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Flu vaccine for child with hashimotos

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Hello

I was wondering whether it's safe for a young child with hashimotos to have the flu vaccine? Im hearing conflicting information?

Thank you

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If that was my child I wouldn't, I would prefer to keep my child healthy with good food/supplements and stay away from vaccines.

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