DS is at high risk for asthma and has shown a propensity to it already. He tends to get croupy with nearly every cold, blah, blah (note: the doctor thinks this in addition to me).
I *know* that the flu vax is going to be a battle with DS's ped. They are a huge pro-flu vax practice. This is one of the vaxes that I do not trust (not that I trust any of them very much) and always refuse for myself and refused for DS last year. I do not want to let him have it (not to mention it has egg in it and DS is allergic to egg). However, I'm nervous to say the least that he could get the flu and it could be more serious due to his risk for asthma. For the first time, in regards to this vax, I'm wondering if the risk is worth the benefit.
So, my questions. Has anyone encountered this with asthmatic kids or kids that are at high risk of asthma? Are there any books or links to read about asthma and the flu vax?
I *know* that the flu vax is going to be a battle with DS's ped. They are a huge pro-flu vax practice. This is one of the vaxes that I do not trust (not that I trust any of them very much) and always refuse for myself and refused for DS last year. I do not want to let him have it (not to mention it has egg in it and DS is allergic to egg). However, I'm nervous to say the least that he could get the flu and it could be more serious due to his risk for asthma. For the first time, in regards to this vax, I'm wondering if the risk is worth the benefit.
So, my questions. Has anyone encountered this with asthmatic kids or kids that are at high risk of asthma? Are there any books or links to read about asthma and the flu vax?