Worth the risk?

mopsie · November 2009

So, I got the H1N1 vaccine a few weeks ago and got an allergic reaction to something in the vaccine. I've never had any allergies to vaccines before. (And for the record, I have ZERO regrets for getting the vaccine, just wish I didn't have the week of hives afterwards!)

Anyway, there's a flu shot clinic tomorrow offering seasonal flu vaccines... I'm wondering if I should get it. I know the H1N1 threat is much greater for pregnant women, but getting the regular flu probably isn't much fun either. The allergic reaction didn't harm the baby (they did an u/s and everything looked fine), but I'm not sure if I want to risk getting it again.

WW1TD? (What Would 1st Tri Do?)

sassafras007 · November 2009

I got the regular one around 8 weeks and have been fine ever since. Go for it!

bedebum13 · November 2009

I got the H1N1 a few weeks ago and my doctor is still urging me to get the flu shot as well ( i plan to) so I will. GL!

CTL2005 · November 2009

ughhhh...that is a tough choice. I am a HUGE proponent of both flu shots, but I actually remember the picture you posted of your allergic reaction....looked miserable. I would probably do it, but yikes! Good luck!

Jennifer80 · November 2009

I got them both a week ago. I'd just go all in. Hopefully this one won't cause such an allergic reaction.

BlondeBeachBride08 · November 2009

I wish I could FIND H1N1. Seasonal flu shot here I come though!

Maplebear · November 2009

Do you know what in the H1N1 shot you had the reaction to? If you can figure that out, you might want to get the seasonal flu shot or not based on that. Otherwise I would go with whatever your OB suggests. Allergic reactions can be a tricky thing. Sorry if this isn't much help.