As far as Health Canada is concerned the flu shot is safe for people 6 months old and older. When my kids were young I made sure to get the flu shot because the flu can be quite devastating in young children. -- Tania Archbold B.Sc., IBCLC Mother's Nectar Lactation Consultant Services 519-400-7098 www.mothersnectar.ca On 2014-10-10 12:04, Madden, Rita wrote: > Hello all, > > > > The mother of a 10 month old asked if it is recommended and/or safe > for her to receive the flu shot and asked if her baby should receive > it too. What are your thoughts/evidence on this? I haven't had time > to search the archives as of yet. > > > > Thanks. > > Rita Madden, RN IBCLC > > Iowa > > > > *********************************************** Archives: http://community.lsoft.com/archives/LACTNET.html To reach list owners: [log in to unmask] Mail all list management commands to: [log in to unmask] COMMANDS: 1. To temporarily stop your subscription write in the body of an email: set lactnet nomail 2. To start it again: set lactnet mail 3. To unsubscribe: unsubscribe lactnet 4. To get a comprehensive list of rules and directions: get lactnet welcome