February 2011 Moms
Will you get the flu shot this year?
I work with kids every day so I know my dr. will probaly want me to get this shot this year. I am on the fence right now and want to do what is best for my child. I plan on talking to her at my next appointment. What are your thoughts?
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Re: Will you get the flu shot this year?
I was planning on it, until I read today that it includes the H1N1 in it. I don't know how I feel about that. I did have DS get it last year, but I don't know if I like the idea of getting that shot while pregnant. I usually get the regular flu shot. I think if I can get one that is mercury free I am leaning towards yes... definitely not the nasal spray....but I don't know. I would bet that my midwife tells me to get it....
I did not get one when I was pregnant with DS. The shots were given when I was in my first tri, and I was not comfortable with that.
Proud mama to a boys- 6/17/09 - a girl 2/23/11- and a boy 8/20/12
DD born 07.06.09 || DS born 01.24.11 || Bean 3.0 due 11.16.12
Yes. I work in people's mouths all day long, I want/need it. My work provides it, and I asked my doctor last week if she recommend it and her answer was "yes, yes, yes". She said the regular or the 'preservatives-free' one were both fine while pg, just personal preference since the regular one contains tiny amounts of mercury, and the PF one does not.
And, as a side note, we had a pediatrician in the office today and she said she thinks it will be a mild flu season. So cross your fingers for that!
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I'm getting one. I usually get the mist since I hate shots but that's not allowed.
ETA: I also want to add that since the baby will be born at the height of flu season, having myself and H vaccinated will also help protect the baby from getting sick if one of us did.
This was discussed last week -- Flu shot...
And mlkbride -- I definitely encourage you to do research and talk with your doctor about your fears on the H1N1 vaccine. From what I have read and understand, it is just as safe as the regular vaccine, and much safer to get the vaccine than to get the flu.
Yup, H1N1 is manufactured the same way as the seasonal flu vaccine (H3N2 plus influenza
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This is where I stand. I have never had one but I think DS will get one this year since he is in daycare.
As I have said in earlier posts on this topic, absolutely.
Pregnant women are at highest risk for complications from the flu, including death. And getting the shot will offer protection to our babies, who are due at the height of flu season.
There's no risk to getting the shot, barring very specific and rare situations - like an egg allergy. It's just a no brainer to me.
But then, I've had the flu as an adult and I know how terrible it made me feel then - without being pregnant and having to care for a young child. It's not something I'd ever choose to go through again.
And the H1N1 is just like any other strain of flu shots. The strains are selected each year based on which are the most likely to cause illness. The only reason we heard about H1N1 last year was because it started up too late to be included in the regular vaccine. It is absolutely in no way any different than any other flu shot manufactured, we just happen to know the name of it.