There has been countless debates on this topic. What side are you on? I want to share my recent experience with you on this necessary evil.

Many parents are against having their kids vaccinated. Some of the problems include preservatives in the vaccines; vaccines not exactly up-to-date; side effects of shots, etc. I am aware of these problems myself. However, I still have my young kids getting the shots once a year. Parents should note that getting the shot does not mean your kids are totally immune to all kinds of flu. Each seasonal injection contains up to five viruses. The number of flu viruses in the world greatly exceeds this number. So, why take the shots?

Here’s why:
1. The flu shot will help kids fight against the more common flu viruses.
2. Should your kids catch a flu, those who have been vaccinated would have a lesser chance of getting side-effects.
3. When you kid did catch a flu, he wouldn’t suffer as much.
Trust me on the last point! My older boy did not get the shot this year, but my younger boy did (no, it was not an experiment, it was only a timing issue). During this past week, my older boy caught a severe flu, and he got infection to his throat and his right ear. He had high fever (about 39.5 degree Celsius) for two days. He just started to recover his voice after losing it for six days. On the other hand, my younger one also caught the same flu (I did not quarantine him from his older brother). His symptoms were not as severe. He is still very playful and having not too bad of a time.

So, my conclusion? Get seasonal flu shots for your infant and toddler kids.

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