re: #131 KansasMom

Same thing with me AND my kids, only we usually catch something about a week later. Usually something nasty that puts keeps me home from work and the kids home from school/daycare. I have to wonder if my immunity to illnesses NOT covered by the flu shot is lowered while my body is building resistance to the flu from the shot. I asked a doctor about this once and he gave me the this-woman-is-crazy look and told me I can’t catch the flu from the shot.
KansasDad never has any trouble, gets his shot every year. And then has to take care of the rest of us when we get sick!

Its an interesting thought, but very doubtful. Considering we are essentially “bombarded” by billions (or even trillions) of viruses and bacteria daily, the introduction of the influenza vaccine does not likely lower your immunity to other illnesses. Probably more likely related to being in the doctor’s office with all those sick people! :-)