Warding off sickness

Last Saturday, I brought Meredith and Elaine in for flu vaccines. Meredith got the nasal spray version, which she pronounced a worse experience than the shot. Elaine cried loud for about 5 seconds after her shot (literally); and then calmed down in a half-doze.

I explained how everyone in the family was getting flu shots to prevent us from getting that type of illness this year. Meredith remained unconvinced that the vaccine experience was worth the prevention afforded. It probably didn't bolster my case when Meredith up and got sick on Monday. It looks like a 24-hour cold virus thingy. She's staying home today. Thank goodness for the new Madeline videos that arrived in yesterday's mail. She spent a greater part of her morning viewing those treasured cartoons.