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It’s Not Too Late to Protect Yourself from the Flu

December 13, 2007 by Jennifer Donovan

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Get Vaccinated! Don't Get Flu. Don't Spread Flu. Visit www.cdc.gov/flu The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is trying to encourage people to get vaccinated to prevent the spread of the flu. You can check out that link for key facts about the flu shot as well as the nasal spray, including who is recommended to get it, and who is not eligible.

The choice about whether or not to vaccinate your children is one that every person should make on their own, but there are no proven risks associated with the vaccine. However, there are risks for those who contract the flu, especially in young children and the elderly:

  • Influenza related deaths average 36,000 each year
  • Hospitalizations average 200,000 each year
  • 5 – 20% of the U.S. population are infected with the flu each year (which is 15 – 60 million people)

If you still are uncertain about vaccinating your child, or if your child is too young to be vaccinated, you can choose to help protect your child and others from the spread of the disease by getting vaccinated yourself. You should also inquire about teachers and other childcare workers who are caring for your infants and toddlers.

Last year Katrina at Callapidder Days wrote a lovely post about her eight-year-old choosing to get vaccinated to protect his infant brother. If you knew you could be saving your child’s or your elderly relative’s life, would that change your decision to skip the vaccine?

I have to be honest. My nine-year-old daughter opted out of the vaccine when she went to the doctor in November, and I haven’t been vaccinated either, but after participating in a conference call with the CDC, I’ve definitely reconsidered. When and where the flu season will be most severe is always somewhat of an educated guess, but the season often does not peak until January or February, and can last into May. The vaccine takes about two weeks to be fully effective, so it’s still not too late to protect yourself and those you love.

For more information, consult the Center for Disease Control website for more information on all aspects of the flu, including some great information on identifying symptoms and treatment if you do happen to get the flu, as well as a downloadable podcast which specifically addresses the vaccine and young children.

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Jennifer Donovan has been a part of the 5 Minutes for Mom team since 2007. She writes product reviews, covers events, and manages the 5 Minutes for Books weekly column and website. She lives in Houston and blogs at Snapshot about life with her family.

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9 Comments

  1. Nell says

    December 27, 2007 at 12:37 am

    PS
    I agree with Nancy that the CDC is great at using scare tactics. They have perfected it.

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  2. Nell says

    December 27, 2007 at 12:36 am

    I don’t find flu vaccines valuable unless you or someone you love with has a weakened immune system. My family and I don’t inject our children or ourselves with the vaccine any longer.

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  3. Nancy says

    December 15, 2007 at 12:46 am

    While I understand that there is a place for such vaccines as this I don’t believe it is warranted for healthy children and families. The CDC is wonderful at using scare tactics to encourage our populace to vaccinate. The drug companies are getting rich on the backs of Americans and their health insurance plans. Don’t believe everything the CDC tells you…

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  4. Katrina says

    December 14, 2007 at 2:47 pm

    Good reminder. And thanks for the link to my post last year…I had forgotten about that. Logan is old enough this year to get the shot, and got it earlier this fall.

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  5. Crunchy Domestic Goddess says

    December 14, 2007 at 2:08 pm

    if you do choose to get your children vaccinated, please make sure their influenza vaxes do NOT contain mercury, as there are some still out there that do.

    oh and i have to second the new “The Vaccine Book” by Dr. Sears. it’s a very balanced and very informative book on the subject. good reading for all parents to help them make informed decisions about vaccinations.

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  6. Stephanie says

    December 14, 2007 at 10:50 am

    Great post! Thanks for your objective and honest remarks! If you have questions about the flu shot or other vaccines, come on over to my blog and “Ask Dr. Sears” (He’s the author of the newly released “Vaccine Book”): http://metropolitanmama.blogspot.com.

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  7. Tammy and Parker says

    December 13, 2007 at 5:23 pm

    We all get our vaccines to help keep Parker healthy too. Just the simple flu could land him in the hospital and even take his life.

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  8. TheAngelForever says

    December 13, 2007 at 3:17 pm

    All of us have had ours now. My almost 7 month old just finished up with the second half of his yesterday. It truly is a very important vaccine.

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  9. Jen says

    December 13, 2007 at 2:03 pm

    Thanks for the reminder!!! I have been meaning to do that and have put it off!

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