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Lil Flu Shot Drama

urbanwifeyurbanwifey
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I went to the doctor yesterday to get a flu shot.  My appointment was with the nurse practicioner because my regular (not OB) doc is on maternity leave.  She told me that she WOULD NOT give me a flu shot because 'it's no recommended'.  I asked her to clarify what that meant and all she could say was "I'm not comfortable doing it."  Grr.

I complained to the office manager about her unprofessional manner and her argumentative nature.  I tried to explain to this woman that I understand the risks, I'm not an uninformed patient, I want my effing flu shot and I was till told 'No'.  Now I'm having my follow up call with one of the doctors.

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Re: Lil Flu Shot Drama

  • Bianca42Bianca42
    I've heard of some places refusing to give pregnant women the one with preservatives.  What a PITA.
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  • Bianca42Bianca42
    I was just thinking...I wonder if they will charge you/your insurance for a visit when they refused you the shot.  Might be worth asking the Doctor when you talk to them.
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  • AlilivAliliv member
    It worries me when health care providers know less about risks/recommendations that actual patients..    Sounds like she was working on her own opinion than the actual recommendations.    Unfortunately, with all the hoopla - it sounds like even nurses are getting false information.
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  • BridgetkarynBridgetkaryn member
    That is SUPER annoying... And you know I hear everywhere else that it is recommended for pregnant women to get the shot... Just not the spray...
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  • CBLCBL member

    If she's uncomfortable giving it, as a medical professional, it's her call to make.  She's not stopping you from getting it, she's just refusing to administer it.

    There's nothing stopping you from getting it from another doctor. 

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  • Jerseygirl16Jerseygirl16
    Not recommended?  By who?  Everyone including the CDC recommends pregnant women get it.  I'd be furious.  

    Actually, when I was PG with my first child and still working I went to get my shot at the office and was told they would not give it without a note from my OB.  I was so annoyed.  I had to leave, drive over to my OB office, and get a note saying that it was ok. 
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  • urbanwifeyurbanwifey
    I already asked, when they made me make another appointment. They assure me they will not be charging me.  Frankly, if they try to I'll be getting a new doctor.
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  • urbanwifeyurbanwifey
    Oh no, she did in fact refuse to let ANYONE else give it to me either.
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  • urbanwifeyurbanwifey

    imageurbanwifey:
    Oh no, she did in fact refuse to let ANYONE else give it to me either.

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  • jhoanna.delgadojhoanna.delgado
    Why can't you get it at your next OB appointment? I got it 2 mo ago at my OB's.
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  • Bianca42Bianca42
    imagejhoanna.delgado:
    Why can't you get it at your next OB appointment? I got it 2 mo ago at my OB's.
    Not all OBs offer it.  Mine doesn't.
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  • mrs.ozmrs.oz member

    imageJerseygirl16:
    Not recommended?? By who?? Everyone including the CDC recommends pregnant women get it.? I'd be furious.??

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    Not be?argumentative?or anything but the package inserts for the flu shot do say that they're recommended for pregnant women when "clearly indicated". ?What ever "clearly indicated" means is a toss up. ??

    Back to the OP, I wonder if your OB knows what the NP is doing and if the OB has an issue with it. ??

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  • joleinejoleine member
    That's so odd.. My doctor all but gave me the shot himself he was VERY adamant that I get it for my own health and the health of the baby!
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  • hoping44hoping44

    If there is a CVS near you, go to their Minute Clinic.  They have the preservative-free one, seem very knowledgeable about pregnant women and the regular flu shot.  They will also be receiving the H1N1 shot too.

     Target will not give to pregnant woman, btw.  They do not have access to the preservative free shots.

     

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