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In my small grade school class, a nurse came in and administered vaccinations and one of the kids, out of about 60, suffered anaphylactic shock. The nurse only stood around and watched. Fortunately the kid recovered after a few minutes rather then died.

Here, in Idaho, we have all sorts of places that give free flu shots. Albertson’s store for example. Every Alberston’s around here has a doc-in-the box attached to it where a nurse and medication is available - medication such as anti-histamines and epinephrine.

Now, I’m not sure if the flu vaccine in particular is capable of inducing anaphylaxis, and maybe schools now days use nurses that carry around bags of medicine, but I wouldn’t count on it. I’d rather have more control over my kids vaccinations. Once I looked into the matter, I might allow a school nurse to administer the shot, but again I might not. I certainly wouldn’t want a government official that is less qualified then a monkey off the street making my decision for me.

edit - I used the word phlebotomist incorrectly and replaced it with nurse.