H1N1 Vaccine

itsmexine

I was listening to NPR on the way home last night and they were discussing the H1N1 flu and how pg women are at the highest risk and should get the vaccine. But they thought they would have a hard time convincing pg women to get vaccinated.   So I was just wondering, if you were to become pg would you get the H1N1 vaccine?   Also has anyone's doctor talked to them about it's pros/ cons?

 

shyntrue

I heard that on the news too... I haven't thought about it yet.  It will be interesting to see the responses to this thread...  Good question Mexine!

itsmexine

It's not due to be available until October and if I'm pg by then, I'm not sure what I'd do.  But I'm going to ask the RE what his thoughts are about it especially when trying IUI or IVF. I think I'd like to get it in the anticipation of getting pg as I usually get a flu shot anyway. I wonder if the CDC will allow ladies who are trying to get pg to get the vaccine first too.

QE2

I will get it if I'm pg. I haven't talked to DR about it but I know there is a higher mortality rate in pregnant women with the H1N1 virus. For me, the benefit outweighs the risk.?

SavedByZero

I am not sure yet on the H1N1 but I do get the regular flu vaccination every year and would also if I'm pg. 

There has also been news discussions on how safe the H1N1 vaccination is.  It could potentially be harmful to your baby.

 

rsrn02

i agree with pp for me the benefits outweigh the risks, i will get it regardless of whether i'm pg or not though, i work in health care therefore have high risk for exposure.  i also regularly get the flu shot as well as a few years ago updated my MMR (measles mumps rubella) and dT (diptheria aka whooping cough and tetanus)  i come in contact with children frequently and frequently with children whose parents chose not to immunize for whatever reason (not going to debate the issue)   i think a few years ago we had an upsurgance of kids and adults with whooping cough.

sorry that got long, its just my two cents

justadogmommy

Hell NO! I am not putting a vaccine in my body that was cranked out and no known side effects!

baze2

Not if they don't know what it does to the fetus...I am in healthcare too but vaccines and prego states scare me..they just don't know..I would take my risks and wash my hands etc..I would even wear a mask in public for nine months..just my two sense..

if I am not prego...definetely getting it the first chance I get.

nikkiw421

I also work in health care. I will not even consider getting this vaccine at this point. I will continue to research the pros and cons and make my decision when it becomes necessary. Until then, I believe there are too many valid questions regarding the safety of a hastily mass produced vaccine that has not undergone rigorous testing.

I encourage everyone to stay current on this topic, ask your doctor his or her opinion, and research more than just what's thrown out in news blurbs.