6 1/2 month old baby... flu shot or no flu shot? what's bad about it?

Yes: I find the use of flu vaccine a reasonable and proper use of modern medical care. Vaccination has been found helpful starting at age 6 months although 2 doses a month apart the first year are needed in most cases. Although many people can have flu and survive with temporary and minor issues, some do not. Two fatalities in the past two weeks have been reported in my region, and one was 2 weeks old.

Flu Shot: It is very important for babies over the age of 6 months to get flu shot.It is given in half the dose and repeated with other half of the dose after i month.The shot does not contain thiomersal(mercury)and is safe. Inflenza in babies can really make them sick and rarely can be fatal there is nothing bad about it.