Flu Vac for kids: Anyone getting it or done it?

[ZigZag]

I haven't ever got my DD a flu vaccination in the past, but have for myself and husband. I am just debating whether to get the shot for my DD who is 3yrs. She's never had any type of reaction to any of her immunisations other than usual slight swelling at site.

Gold Coast (and of course most other areas in Australia) had a nasty gastro / flu going around last year and wondered if I should get it done? I know the flu shot is for past years strains but have been informed that the flu vac is constantly being updated with any flu strains that are happening around the world so may still catch any strains that come to Australia in the future but obviously not a guarantee.

Just interested to hear others opinions and if anyone is intending to get their kids done or have done in the past. I know it's two injections, 6 weeks apart for the kids but am in two minds about it.

[BellyBelly]

I wont be getting it for me or the kids.

[Isadora]

I am getting it for my DD this week. She is in daycare two days a week and after last year, I'll feel safer if I get it done.

[sushee]

I've gotten it for Charlie. It's half dose and another half dose in a month.

Charlie has illness induced asthma, so anything that may reduce the incidence or severity of the flu, which in turn would reduce the incidence of asthma, is worth doing in our particular circumstance.

[Trish]

Myself and my children won't be getting it either.

[*Ang*]

Perth had a nasty version of the flu last year where a couple of toddlers died and that has alone influenced me for the first time to get the flu injection for the kids - they have already had their first dose. I chose not to get it for myself. WA is also offering it free this year to children under the age of 5.

Incidentally DH (and in fact most of his family too) are totally opposed to it and so he was a peeved off when Alex developed a cold straight after getting the first injection - boy did I hear the "I told you so".