Well, it's not that I'm against it at all. I would do it if my doctor really thought it was for the best, but she didn't seem to push it last time. I told her I have never received one and she said ok- no problem. My son is healthy and has never had the flu either- I guess it's just a personal decision.
I will do my research again and see what I think this time. It's just not something I'm comfortable with... That's all!
It is very scary. I have seen so many people judge the shot because people they knew got sick or never got the shot and never got sick. That is bad luck and good luck. I will not leave my child's health up to luck. After learning the facts I feel very strongly that everyone who can get the shot should. The flu is horrible and those people that get sick after getting the shot get a mild case. I can't imagine what they would say if they didn't get the shot. My guess would be something like I didn't die so I must not need the shot.
It is very scary. I have seen so many people judge the shot because people they knew got sick or never got the shot and never got sick. That is bad luck and good luck. I will not leave my child's health up to luck. After learning the facts I feel very strongly that everyone who can get the shot should. The flu is horrible and those people that get sick after getting the shot get a mild case. I can't imagine what they would say if they didn't get the shot. My guess would be something like I didn't die so I must not need the shot.
I have never gotten the flu or the flu shot. That being said, especially after reading this thread, there is not a doubt in my mind that I will get the shot this year! If it could potentially save my baby's life- absolutely I will get it! And I'm sure I'll get it every year after this to protect myself and my child.
I've never had a flu or chicken pox shot. Will it hit me like a freight train when I get the flu shot in the third tri? My Dr didn't care about the flu shot but insisted I get the CP shot as soon as I'm healthy enough after delivery. Scary stuff!
The flu shot is not a live virus so it should not really have an effect. Lots of people experience very mild cold symptoms after as the body fights to build immunities. I am all for personal choice but I think being informed is the first part of making the best choice. There are many times I don't comment because I don't have enough facts. This is something I know about and advocate for regularly. There is just too much misinformation about it because of personal experiences. I wish everyone had a good experience with no pain and no symptoms after their first shot.
Yes I will get vaccine. I usually don't but my OB highly recommends it and I want to protect the baby so this year I'm all in. My OB also said me and my husband both need to get the whooping cough vaccine so I'll be getting that too.
I always get the flu shot. I tend to get sick very easily and will catch anything if somebody sneezes a mile away. Despite getting the flu shot this year, I had the flu for the first time in many years. This year shot was not as effective as most years, but still, I got a much more mild version of the flu then I would've had without it.
My mother had the flu while pregnant with me. It caused her to lose 12 of the 25 pounds that she had gained and she ruptured her water early due to vomiting. This would be reason enough for me to get the flu shot.
* pregnant women should get the flu shot that is preservative free. (Thimerosal)
** The flu shot should not hurt, but it can hurt if it is administered by somebody that does not know what they're doing. Still, it only feels like your arm is sore for a day or two.
*** The nasal spray version of the flu vaccination is alive but is not active enough to actually cause the flu. I can however cause further symptoms and therefore is not for everybody. Don't know that it in pregnancy.
I didn't get the flu, but DS did. His nurse said unfortunately the vaccine only had a 20 or 30% coverage rate. It was still worth it to at least try and prevent it. Febrile seizures run on DH's side, and DS had his first one when he became sick with the flu in January. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. He turned grey and we thought we lost him. I know I already said it before, but we are all getting our flu vaccines to at least give us a fighting chance.
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I always get the flu shot. I tend to get sick very easily and will catch anything if somebody sneezes a mile away. Despite getting the flu shot this year, I had the flu for the first time in many years. This year shot was not as effective as most years, but still, I got a much more mild version of the flu then I would've had without it.
My mother had the flu while pregnant with me. It caused her to lose 12 of the 25 pounds that she had gained and she ruptured her water early due to vomiting. This would be reason enough for me to get the flu shot.
* pregnant women should get the flu shot that is preservative free. (Thimerosal)
** The flu shot should not hurt, but it can hurt if it is administered by somebody that does not know what they're doing. Still, it only feels like your arm is sore for a day or two.
*** The nasal spray version of the flu vaccination is alive but is not active enough to actually cause the flu. I can however cause further symptoms and therefore is not for everybody. Don't know that it in pregnancy.
I didn't get the flu, but DS did. His nurse said unfortunately the vaccine only had a 20 or 30% coverage rate. It was still worth it to at least try and prevent it. Febrile seizures run on DH's side, and DS had his first one when he became sick with the flu in January. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. He turned grey and we thought we lost him. I know I already said it before, but we are all getting our flu vaccines to at least give us a fighting chance.
What a terribly scary experience! I'm so glad that everything turned out okay and even though the percentage chance of the flu vaccination actually preventing the strain of flu that will circulate in a particular season are not extremely high, they definitely decrease the symptoms significantly if you catch another strain of flu. And, if you happen to be exposed to the strain of flu that you are vaccinated against, then you save yourself a world of pain. If it is for a baby or the elderly, or an immunocompromised person, I can most certainly be a lifesaver! Again, so glad that things worked out for you.
Also, not to mention, at this point, you have no idea if your child will have asthma. My son was born in October. Thank God I got the flu shot or he prob would have died that winter. Even a simple cold would make his lips blue. He's grown out of it now at almost 5, but it was terrifying
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@BostonBaby1 is right about the flu being potentially deadly for children and the elderly. That is scary to me.
Kylie M.
Baby #1 Born 12.16.2015
Baby #2 Due 7.13.2018
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Kylie M.
Baby #1 Born 12.16.2015
Baby #2 Due 7.13.2018
Thanks for the information!
Febrile seizures run on DH's side, and DS had his first one when he became sick with the flu in January. I wouldn't wish that on anyone. He turned grey and we thought we lost him.
I know I already said it before, but we are all getting our flu vaccines to at least give us a fighting chance.
What, @lainey419 , you're going to deprive us of your reasoning?