My husband is in the Army and they made him get a live flu vaccine this morning. Our 6 month old has had the 1st round of the inactive flu vaccine already, but they told him to stay away from her for 24 hours. I called her pediatrician and they said he’s ok so long as he washes his hands a lot. Who’s right?
Can My Baby Be Around Someone Who’s Had A Live Flu Vaccine?
December 29th, 2009 by flufacts Leave a reply »4 comments
Ha. Same situation here, but the kids are older.
They’re both right. The live vaccine works by taking up residence in the nose and multiplying there. The sneezes, coughs and runny nose are full of germs and baby should steer clear of those things. As long as your husband doesn’t sneeze on the baby and washes his hands after he cleans his nose, she’s fine.
Army health care . . . hey, it’s free.
I recommend you getting a flu shot. It will help protect your baby fomr you. There are new flu shots that are not live vaccines. Just ask your doc!!!
Yes, vaccines are supposed to PROTECT the people around you more than yourself. If you have small children, elders, or someone with immune issues in your home, you should get the flu shot to prevent YOU spreading the flu to them.
i have no idea what u r talking about. when u get the vaccine u r okay to be around people. your pediatrition is right.