The Flu..Are You Getting The Shot This Year? (Poll)

MsMoseley · August 2009

I read this...thought I'd share..... Wink

https://www.babycenter.com/404_should-i-get-a-flu-shot-when-im-pregnant_2488.bc

[Poll]

MSC03 · August 2009

I've never had one and I don't feel the need to get one now.

whit022109 · August 2009

i only had the flu twice in my life until i started working at a bank. i didnt used to get flu shots, either. then i had it 2 seasons in a row and this year i got the shot and didnt get the flu. with all the germs im touching, im definitely getting the flu shot!

mwalliser · August 2009

It's definitely highly recommended! It's the only way for LO to be protected this flu season since they can't get it until they are older than 6 months anyway. I did last pregnancy and plan to do it again this time.

B!tchBeckman · August 2009

MrsSummitCounty:
I've never had one and I don't feel the need to get one now.

me too! Never had the shot, why start now?

userdeleted · August 2009

Yes. DH and I both got it for the first time ever last year, after DS was born with respiratory issues. We will both be getting it again this year, along with DS.

getnmarried910 · August 2009

There should be an "I don't know" option. I have never gotten the flu shot before, but I've never delivered that late in the year, nor have either of my doctors ever mentioned it to me. This baby is due in December and we are not "stay at home till the season is over" people. We'll see. I'm on the fence about the flu shot and am planning to ask my doctor about it at my next appointment.

I'm not sure about it because last year we had a HUGE outbreak of the flu and when DH got it, the doctor said most of his patients did get the shot and they got the strain not in the shot, so the chance is still pretty good to get the other type of flu.

bmstee03 · August 2009

I am currently sitting at home with the flu right now. It def sucks.

sbollenbach · August 2009

I get the flu shot every year and this year will be no exception, unless I get specific directions to not from my OB.

Jen&Louie · August 2009

Yes. I've had it for the last 10 years due to working at a facility with over 300 school-age youth. This year will be no different (I'm not getting the swine flu shot, however...too new!).

redheadedgirl · August 2009

B!tchBeckman:

MrsSummitCounty:
I've never had one and I don't feel the need to get one now.

me too! Never had the shot, why start now?

Umm because while the flu can put you under and make you really sick for a week it can seriously harm or kill your unborn child. You may want to a least talk about the pro's and con's with your doctor at your next appointment.

Jibbelle · August 2009

I am allergic to eggs and latex....both are contraindications for flu shots....never had one...probably never will. *sigh*

Ciarrai · August 2009

Yes. I'm getting it, the girls are getting it and I'm trying to push DH to get it. I hate having a newborn in the middle of cold/flu/RSV season. At least if everyone in the house has had the shots she/he is a lot less likely to be exposed to it.

BTW - We also all will get the H1N1 vaccine if it's offered. I'm really hoping the girls and I can get it even though DD#1 is older than the target age. Again because I'm worried about the newborn being exposed.

MsMoseley · August 2009

Jen&Louie:
I'm not getting the swine flu shot, however...too new!.

This. Yes

beckys96 · August 2009

mwalliser:
It's definitely highly recommended! It's the only way for LO to be protected this flu season since they can't get it until they are older than 6 months anyway. I did last pregnancy and plan to do it again this time.

I never usually get one but did with DD. I am planning on it this year as well, as long at the OB gives me the ok. Actually last time they told me I really needed to. My work places holds clinics and we get them for free...def bonus. Since Lo will be born in November and will be seeing multiple people over the holidays, I think its the best thing.

Dani11 · August 2009

I am getting the flu shot. I have never gotten it before...and actually have a theory as to why a normal healthy person shouldn't get it...but it isn't just me I am fending for anymore...so I am going to break down this year and get one

and just fyi...not to jinx myself, but I have not had the flu since I was 8...and I am now 23. I did get the Norovirus around Eater though, that wasn't fun!

Nennifre · August 2009

I've never had one, but if my doc wants me to get one, I will. Otherwise I won't.

IronRangeBride · August 2009

At my appointment on Monday, I asked my NP if I should be getting to the flu shot and she said yes, if I don't have any reaction to it. And I've gotten it every year for the past several years. But she did say not to get the swine flu vaccine, there's not enough info on it. And I knew before she even said that, that I wouldn't be getting the swine flu one.