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I have never gotten a flu shot (and never will) and have not gotten the flu since probably grade school which was over 20 years ago! And before you all say it is because I have not been in situations that would have exposed me to the flu, I have worked at a bank, Starbucks, substitute taught, retail, etc all during flu season. I have even sort of been exposed to H1N1 this year (and probably previous years, this year the media just pounced on it!) as my cousin was exposed to one of the first cases here in WI. On the other hand, my mom is going to get a flu shot because she is in (or rather will be in) a high risk group due to forthcoming chemo and radiation.
Basically it boils down to being your own decision as to whether you want to get the flu shot yourself or for your child. Have you discussed this with your pediatrician (as to the age of your child)?
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