 [ Symptoms ] why would a rn choose not to get her kids a flu shot as the grandparent is there anything i can do [ Disease ] did she give you any specific reason if it is a time issue maybe you can volunteer to take your grandchildren to a nearby pharmacy or health department to get the shots or is she worried about its safety would it help to give her some stats from the cdc on vaccine safety and flu here is something that may help <link> there are myths that persist about flu shots my mother refuses to get one because she thinks it will give her the flu and no amount of discussion from me will convince her otherwise remember that kids especially those under 5 are more susceptible to the flu so it is great that you are trying to talk to her about this remember that ultimately it is her decision as the parent and good luck with your presuasion skills