Flu vaccine while trying to conceive and when pregnant...

MrsJRPetro

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any information on getting the flu vaccine pre-pregnancy or during pregnancy? I have heard mixed from both nurses and doctors (I am a health care professional but I like to get as much knowledge as possible.) any input you have would be greatly appreciated!!!!

sschwege

I agree with pp, I have never heard mixed reactions, I've just heard that it's strongly recommended.  I have received the flu shot every year pregnant or not.

pe3we303

Neither my midwife or primary dr said anything about a flu shot. I never get a flu shot.

nosoup4u

I don't remember what I did when pg with my first son, but I get it every year, so must have gotten one (he was born in Feb). I got my flu shot and whooping cough vaccine when I was in the hospital right after my second was born (his bday is Oct).

The shit is fine if you're pg, but not the mist.

sendmeis68

I'm a nurse and choose not to get it ever anyway, bc I don't think its effective enough to make it worth the additives in it. I'm pregnant now and definitely not getting it this season either.

TheBorg7of9

Having the flu while pregnant can kill you, so I got the shot. It also gives some immunity to your baby, which is good since newborns can't get the shot.

sschwege

Oh and they do make preservative free ones, even Walgreens carries them!