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s/o: Flu shot

Are you getting a flu shot?

I have honestly had the flu once in the last ten years or so. And that one time was the ONLY winter I actually got the flu shot.

I know I should get one especially because DS is too young to have one himself, but I'm afraid it'll 'jinx' me again and I will get sick. Am I a bad mama if I skip it?

Re: s/o: Flu shot

  • The flu can be very dangerous for infants. We're getting DD the shot at her 6 month appt.

    FWIW, I got a flu shot in 8th grade and got a horrible, horrible flu shortly after-- like a few days. But I have consistently gotten the flu shot every year anyway, and have not had it since. I'm going on 11 years now. I think it was just coincidence! 

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  • I've never had a flu shot except last year when I was pregnant.  I still can't decide if I want to get one this year.  Sorry, I'm no help.
    DD#1 4/3/2008 TTC in 2012
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  • Oh, I see your DS is too young, like you mentioned (and I skipped over). So I guess it is up to you!
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  • yes. I had the flu shot for the first time last year and no problems.  You cant get the flu from it so I'm not worried about that. 

    I've gotten the flu once. It was a horrible experience. I've never been so sick for so long in my life.  I couldnt get out of bed it was so bad.  I cant imagine being that sick and having to take care of DD and BF her.  And I certainly dont want DD to get it!

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  • The hospital where I delivered came in and gave it to me the day after DD was born. I consented of course but it was part of my stay. My mom is an RN and gave me one every year so it is natural.
  • I was thinking the same thing.  I have never gotten a flu shot and I've never gotten the flu.  Same with DH.  I know it's all in my head and that I should just get the shot, but I still kinda think I might jinx myself also!
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  • I am getting over a bad cold and it was hard to take DD while sick with that...I could not imagine with the flu.  I am getting one.
  • Our Pedi actually HIGHLY recommended DH and I get one, esp since I BF, and DS will get his in Jan........ We got ours yesterday
    TTC #3 with PCOS. Long cycles, ovulate about 4-5 times a year Married 6/9/07 DS 7/15/08 Met RE 12/08 DD 6/2/10
  • If DD gets the flu this year, I don't want it to be because of me. So, I got the flu shot.

  • I skipped it when I was pregnant.  I work from home and felt like crap all the time so I wasn't getting out.  Kenley can't get one until December so we're debating this too.  She doesn't go to daycare and my friends are good about keeping themselves and their kids away if they're sick.

    I too had a bad reaction to the shot so I really don't want to get it.  I don't know...

    DD 6/17/08, DD 6/9/10, DD 12/15/11
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