I don't know if they really work. I only know on the years we didn't do flu shots we were a lot sicker for a lot longer. And I am exposed to billions--well not billions, but lots-- of people on a daily basis. And those who don't like what I am saying to them take great pleasure in coughing or sneezing in my face. (this is not hyperbole; it is totally for real) So today the lucky doctor gets to poke all 6 of us with flu shots.
KC hates shots. This is thanks to Rob who used to be my shot phobe. He has now at 14 decided it is not cool to run down the hall screaming when he sees the needle. But it is a near thing! LOL However since Rob is the gold standard for behavior in little brother's eyes, you can see where this was not the best of role models. It doesn't matter that no one else in the family did this. KC is now petrified of shots. Oy. We have bribed him with a brunch at Panera bread if he will stand there with minimal fuss. This means he can cry but not scream and not run or pull his arm away. LOL Hopefully his favorite bagel is a huge incentive.
Lissa is her own independent little person and has been announcing for days that she has no intention of making such a fuss. She probably won't. Either that or she will scream in such a high pitched level that the windows will all break at the doctors office. She is subject to change without notice, my Lissa.
Should be fun, folks! LOL
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We all get flu shots. The idea of having the flu while the kids have it, too, is more than I can bear to think about :)
oh my i am right there with you. 2 of my 4 will work themselves into a panic over shots. One to the point of passing out (much easier when she does that) the other shakes so uncontrollably several people have to hold on to him. Good luck -Heidi
The Littles (4 and 5) had their physicals last week and had a choice of nasal spray or shots for their flu vaccine and both chose shots. Shots???? Freaks!
Glad it works for you. We have never and never will get "flu" shots (we've never gotten the flu). Mom-in-law stopped getting them after being admitted to the hospital a couple of time after she got one.
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