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Originally Posted by graciegirl
I don't think twice about having the high dosage. Not all flu or severe upper respiratory infections will be immunized against but it is the best shot every year...no pun intended.
We are planning to get Prevnar and we did get the first immunization against pneumonia. A one shot deal I thought.
We got the shingles shot and wonder about being re-immunized against pertussis and other childhood diseases. We don't have young grandchildren anymore (DANG) but friends do and I would always like to do what is safe for little ones.
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It can't hurt to get Tdap (Adacel, the adult tetanus and pertussis vaccine). You never know when your children may get a "surprise", and you might have close contact with someone else's newborn, In addition, from a public health perspective, it helps to develop "herd immunity" among a bunch of 55+ residents living in the same community.
I feel sorry for Ruby---it is highly unusual to have any reaction other than a sore arm from any flu shot, much less one requiring hospitalization. Despite that experience, one's risk from the flu is far, far greater than the risk of the shot