Are there a lot of you ladies getting the flu shot? My doctor has really been putting the pressure on but I am really nervous about it. I have never had it and never had the flu. A girl I work with who is also preggo also never had it, got it, and ended up sick the other week.
Just wondering what others are doing or not doing and thoughts on this...
Re: Flu shot pressure!
Very controversial subject on here...
Have decided not to get one as I am not 100 percent comfortable with it and neither is my husband. I think I'm in the minority but when it comes down to the decision, it's your body and totally up to you. Don't let anyone sway you one way or the other.
ditto
Really, it's up to you. If you don't want it, don't get it.
It's a girl!
I got mine months ago and had no side effects. Having had the flu before, I did not want to take any risks - it is the WORST.
If you are concerned, make sure you get the injection, and not the nasal spray. The injection is "deactivated". Also, ask for the mercury-free version.
I think you need to look at the reasons why you are against getting it, then speak with your doctor specifically about those reasons.
This.
I've never had the flu, but I don't want to take any chances with LO getting it or me getting it and being frickin miserable with not being able to take drugs. And I have noticed that my immune system was not as strong as normal since I got pregnant. Both DH and I got it in October and felt fine, no ill side effects.
I get one every year at work anyway. I've never had an adverse reaction or "gotten sick" from the shot. Plus, with the research coming out this year that women who get the flu while pregnant have higher incidents of autism...I felt like it was taking more of a chance not getting it.
That being said, I think it's a personal decision that you make when you have information from your health care provider.
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I got it this year, I don't think DH did. I also got it the year I was pregnant with DS 1. I am a teacher and am exposed to every germ there is. I can't imagine being out of commission for a week or more with the flu; having to write sub plans, worry about my classroom, take care of a toddler, make sure he gets back and forth to day care, etc. No way.
I believe you only get sick from the flu shot if you've already been exposed to the flu prior to the shot.
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