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Asked by Nataly on 7th October 2008

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No. The flu shot isn't actually all that effective -- according to the CDC, it works on fewer than 15 percent of people who exhibit flu-like symptoms -- and it also contains thimerosal, which has been linked anecdotally to an increase in autism in kids. Here's more info: http://www.workitmom.com/article-4645-why_i_delay_my_kids_vaccinations

Flag as inappropriate by Lylah M. Alphonse on 8th October 2008
No. I personally don't believe in us getting vaccinated against anything that we are highly likely to survive just fine. I'd rather face the "possibility" that we might catch a minor illness and further develop our natural immunity, than the "certainty" that we'll have to deal with a foreign chemical and its side effects. If any of us had particular health issues that made the flu far more dangerous, I'd reconsider.

Flag as inappropriate by SKL on 8th October 2008
I work in a lab and our hospital offers free for employees. The baby is getting her's whenever I can take some time off. Don't know when hubby is getting his.

Flag as inappropriate by Beaniemommie on 8th October 2008
Yes for all.

Flag as inappropriate by tkd_mama on 8th October 2008
Nope.
No flu shot for us.
We did the delayed Vacc schedule and seperated the MMR shot into 3 shots.
So giving another shot to kids 3&4 is not on the schedule.
Also, the flu shot does contain Mercury. Which in my book is a huge red flag.

Flag as inappropriate by DebR on 8th October 2008