I'm a teacher as well and I am opting not to get it! I have never gotten the flu (knock on wood) nor a flu shot in my life and I've been fine! Like the pp said, it's def. a personal decision...everyone's situation/needs are different.
I am very back and forth with it. If I was not moving in February (international move) then I would not be getting it. But since we are going on a 9+ hour flight with people from all over then a flight from Seattle to Omaha the next day I may get it.
I'm a teacher as well and I am opting not to get it! I have never gotten the flu (knock on wood) nor a flu shot in my life and I've been fine! Like the pp said, it's def. a personal decision...everyone's situation/needs are different.
But keep in mind that even if you have never had the flu, the vaccine not only protects you from getting it but it can also prevent you from passing it onto anyone else, namely our babies. This is the reason the CDC recommends that anyone who is a caregiver to an infant under 6 months get the flu vaccine (regular and H1N1).
Trying for #2 since July 2010 BFP 8/1/10, missed m/c, D&C 9/15/10. BFP 1/8/11, chemical pregnancy. BFP 3/4/11, measured behind all along, no more HB 4/18/11. D&C 4/29/11. HCG didn't drop, Repeat D&C 6/17/11; confirmed molar pregnancy 6/23/11. Forced break, including two Hysteroscopies in October to remove retained tissue. BFP 12/29/11! Betas @ 10 dpo = 85, 14 dpo= 498, 22 dpo = 7242 Heard HB 1/24/12. 144 bpm!
Re: H1N1
I will. I work in healthcare and our hospital will be getting the vaccine soon. Hopefully DH will too.
Trying for #2 since July 2010
BFP 8/1/10, missed m/c, D&C 9/15/10.
BFP 1/8/11, chemical pregnancy.
BFP 3/4/11, measured behind all along, no more HB 4/18/11. D&C 4/29/11. HCG didn't drop, Repeat D&C 6/17/11; confirmed molar pregnancy 6/23/11.
Forced break, including two Hysteroscopies in October to remove retained tissue.
BFP 12/29/11! Betas @ 10 dpo = 85, 14 dpo= 498, 22 dpo = 7242
Heard HB 1/24/12. 144 bpm!
Luca Rose born 9/9/12! More than worth the wait!
It is definitely a personal decision
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Trying for #2 since July 2010
BFP 8/1/10, missed m/c, D&C 9/15/10.
BFP 1/8/11, chemical pregnancy.
BFP 3/4/11, measured behind all along, no more HB 4/18/11. D&C 4/29/11. HCG didn't drop, Repeat D&C 6/17/11; confirmed molar pregnancy 6/23/11.
Forced break, including two Hysteroscopies in October to remove retained tissue.
BFP 12/29/11! Betas @ 10 dpo = 85, 14 dpo= 498, 22 dpo = 7242
Heard HB 1/24/12. 144 bpm!
Luca Rose born 9/9/12! More than worth the wait!