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2nd flu shot for 16 month old?



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AlwaysGrateful




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 23 2009, 12:27 pm
My 16 month old ds got a flu shot last month, and he was supposed to come in for a second shot this week. They just called and cancelled because they're out of shots, I should call back next week. I asked if it's okay to wait longer than a month (since they might not even have it then) between the two shots, and she said, oh, he doesn't need a second flu shot. At my request, she double checked with the doctor, who said I can get another shot elsewhere for him if I want, but it's not really necessary.

The lady who was calling me didn't seem to know what she was talking about (not one of the regular secretaries at the office, I don't know who she was). Do any of you know? If you gave your 15 month old a flu shot, would you give them a second? It seems that the office is "saving" them for kids who haven't even gotten one yet, which I understand...but I don't love the idea of just taking my kid to Walmart or something and getting it done there. Anyone know more about this than me?
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NYmommy




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 23 2009, 1:34 pm
I dont have a 15 month old but I have a 3 & 5 year old & was told to come back 4 weeks later for a second shot. On the paper I got from the shot I also saw that young kids need 2 shots.
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fleetwood




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 23 2009, 2:04 pm
A child only needs a second(booster) shot if this is their first time receiving the vaccine. Both my kids only needed one because it was not their first time.
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ra_mom




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 23 2009, 2:11 pm
Our pediatrician told me that all children under age 4 need the booster.
Try to find a place to get it for your 16 month old.
There are clinics set up in NY, open until December, just for the flu vaccine. Call 311 for info.
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NotInNJMommy




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Nov 23 2009, 5:39 pm
My ped said only the first year that a young child receives the shot do they need the 2nd one. So, dd got 2 last year (she was 17-18 mos).
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