Flu shot

ssummerton729

Is anyone planning on getting the flu shot still? My CNM recommended for me to still get it, but I usually don't like to take stuff like that. I don't like it for me let alone with a growing fetus... I know the outbreaks are awful right now and all our area hospitals are overflowing because of it, I'm still weary though.     

Thoughts? Opinions?

WildRumpus

There was a huge discussion about this the other day. I'm getting one, like I do every year. The effects of the flu on a pregnant woman/fetus can be much worse than they would be for a typically healthy woman. 

https://www.cdc.gov/flu/protect/vaccine/qa_vacpregnant.htm 

amandarins

There's several discussions about the flu shot if you look through the previous threads

dandymum

I am not getting mine. I don't trust the flu shot. I don't recall being taken to get my flu shot when I was little and I haven't received one throughout my adulthood, so I do not feel the need to get it now. I am just trying to fortify my immune system the natural way, drink plenty of water, and stay away from large crowds of people when I can.

Mr&MrsMTA

I was debating this myself, I have never gotten the flu I only got the shot maybe 4 times. I was actually more afraid being prego getting the shot and the effects. I know the risk I am taking if I do get the flu right now I am drinking a lot of water and avoiding pubilc places. I work in a small sales office so I really dont have to worry there. I do have children in school so thats prob the only place I could see catching something. I was out last friday trying to see if I could get one at a CVS or RiteAid but everyone is out or only giving to 65+ folks.

I am still debating

MitsB707

My ob wants me to get one, but I'm debating. If my DH won't get it and he's the one seeing more people each day than me, I can't see the point. I'm taking b complex with vitamin c and extra water to try and help boost my immune system. I'm in an office with four other people, so I just don't know.

aessary03

Omg
banging my head on the desk

gscoville

aessary03:

Omg banging my head on the desk

gscoville

aessary03:

Omg banging my head on the desk

I know eh *sigh*

gscoville

Damn double bump! Anyways, it's hard to see people still debating this.  I've heard of 6 people in my small town alone who've come down with serious influenza in the last few days, two of whom are in the hospital. One is older, and may not actually pull through, she's in that bad a state. The other one is a 5 year old girl who is also not doing very well, although *so far* she's not as bad off as the elderly lady...yet. That could change at any time, unfortunately. She's young and didn't get her shot.

All this talk of the flu shot possibly causing side effects is so lame, the ultimate side effect you're preventing with the flu shot is death - let's not beat around the bush, the flu can kill! It frustrates me to no end when people still hum and haw about possible negative side effects, when the worst one possible from not getting it is so much worse than anything the flu shot itself might *possibly* cause. I just don't understand not doing everything under the sun to prevent getting a possibly deadly disease - or at the very least, preventing yourself from spreading it to some other poor soul who for whatever reason hasn't or can't get the flu shot (babies, the elderly, those with compromised immune systems, etc.). I just really don't understand.

mrsf123

gscoville:

Damn double bump! Anyways, it's hard to see people still debating this.  I've heard of 6 people in my small town alone who've come down with serious influenza in the last few days, two of whom are in the hospital. One is older, and may not actually pull through, she's in that bad a state. The other one is a 5 year old girl who is also not doing very well, although *so far* she's not as bad off as the elderly lady...yet. That could change at any time, unfortunately. She's young and didn't get her shot.

All this talk of the flu shot possibly causing side effects is so lame, the ultimate side effect you're preventing with the flu shot is death - let's not beat around the bush, the flu can kill! It frustrates me to no end when people still hum and haw about possible negative side effects, when the worst one possible from not getting it is so much worse than anything the flu shot itself might *possibly* cause. I just don't understand not doing everything under the sun to prevent getting a possibly deadly disease - or at the very least, preventing yourself from spreading it to some other poor soul who for whatever reason hasn't or can't get the flu shot (babies, the elderly, those with compromised immune systems, etc.). I just really don't understand.

Me neither. My SIL refused to take it and now she's got the flu, holed up in her bedroom for over a week now so she doesn't get her kids sick, freaking out that her kids might get the flu from her.

I just heard of a woman who has 2 month old twins who died of the flu just this week. It's not just older folks who the flu kills. Taking your vitamins ain't gonna help ya!

nataliainzunza

I got one- my OBGYN super recommended it. I had asked him if I could refuse to get it and he basically told me it would be a very stupid idea. If I love my baby, I need to take care of myself too. With all these violent outbreaks, who knows? Better safe than sorry.

 

 

BTW I'm doing great!  

MommyAmes2

I got mine today, so did my kids.

JilllyBean

aessary03:

Omg banging my head on the desk

Seriously!!  

JET29

Get the shot.

fritz799

This.  I got mine three weeks ago, and I'm glad I did.

JET29:

Get the shot.

tokenhoser

Ask this mom what she thinks:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/71255853.aspx

aessary03

tokenhoser:

Ask this mom what she thinks:

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/71255853.aspx

So sad

That's my biggest fear. That's why I freaked out today when the Tylenol wouldn't bring down my fever. it's finally down in the normal range and I'm all bundled up. That post made me tear up ..... 

MrsSteSte

tokenhoser:

Ask this mom what she thinks:https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/71255853.aspx

Ohmygd. That poor woman. Her poor family. I just... I have no words.

Seriously people. Jesus.