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Is there an H1N1 vaccine different for pregnant women?

Beebee09Beebee09
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There is a free clinic being offered near my work for immunocompromised individuals.  I'm was going to get the H1N1 per request of my doctor, who doesn't know when her office will receive more.  However, is there a different type of vaccine for pregnant women vs. the general public?  I remember someone saying that there was something different about some of the types, maybe it had something to do with thimerosol?  I'm not sure..but I'd love to hear more about this if anyone knows.  I plan on calling my Dr, too. Thanks.
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Re: Is there an H1N1 vaccine different for pregnant women?

  • MrsmaybebabyMrsmaybebaby member
    they give pregnant women the non-active vaccine! I'm not sure if its the same, but it seems like they would give immunosuppressed patients the same thing as to not "give" them the virus!
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  • WilwarinWilwarin
    One has mercury, the other does not.  You want the one without and you don't want the flu mist.
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  • stevieandtraciestevieandtracie
    Just to clarify:  thermarasol is the perservative added to multi-dose H1N1 vaccines which does contain small amounts of mercury.  It is about equal to 1 can of tuna.  If they do not have any single dose vaccines (which does not contain the thermarasol) it IS still safe to get the vaccine.  You have to think of the risk...getting H1N1 and becoming very sick or consuming a small amount of mercury.  I personally know someone who was PG and her and her baby both passed away from complications of H1N1.  Hope tht helps!!
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  • Brougham7-15-06Brougham7-15-06
    the vaccine itself is the same, the only difference is you would get the shot not the mist.
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  • tracyannatracyanna

    imagestevieandtracie:
    Just to clarify:  thermarasol is the perservative added to multi-dose H1N1 vaccines which does contain small amounts of mercury.  It is about equal to 1 can of tuna.  If they do not have any single dose vaccines (which does not contain the thermarasol) it IS still safe to get the vaccine.  You have to think of the risk...getting H1N1 and becoming very sick or consuming a small amount of mercury.  I personally know someone who was PG and her and her baby both passed away from complications of H1N1.  Hope tht helps!!

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     and I want to add that as another pp said you want to get the non-active version. You can find out more information on H1N1 (and credible to boot) by going to your state's health department website. There are great informational articles on there. Pregnant woman are in the group of higher priority to receive the vaccine but also need to have a specific "type".

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  • AlilivAliliv member
    imagetracyanna:

    imagestevieandtracie:
    Just to clarify:  thermarasol is the perservative added to multi-dose H1N1 vaccines which does contain small amounts of mercury.  It is about equal to 1 can of tuna.  If they do not have any single dose vaccines (which does not contain the thermarasol) it IS still safe to get the vaccine.  You have to think of the risk...getting H1N1 and becoming very sick or consuming a small amount of mercury.  I personally know someone who was PG and her and her baby both passed away from complications of H1N1.  Hope tht helps!!

    This.

     and I want to add that as another pp said you want to get the non-active version. You can find out more information on H1N1 (and credible to boot) by going to your state's health department website. There are great informational articles on there. Pregnant woman are in the group of higher priority to receive the vaccine but also need to have a specific "type".

    I also wanted to add about mercury:  the mercury in thimersal is not the same as the mercury in tuna... tuna=methylmercury and thimersal = ethylmercury.   Ethylmercury is not associated with health problems, whereas methylmercury is; thus, thimersal is even safer than eating a can of tuna.

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  • Beebee09Beebee09
    Thanks for the comments!
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  • alixhayesalixhayes

    I was just going to post "is anyone considering NOT getting the h1n1 vaccine?" and i saw your post... I'm a tad worried about the use of "assumptions," coincidences, and "lack of clear data" mentioned below and in other articles...anyone postponing their shot till at least the 2nd tri?????  i'm wondering if that's being rec. by any drs.  and yes, we shouldn't get the mist, i get that...  but i haven't heard anything about "thimerosal-free" shots, as mentioned below... has anyone?

     

    from https://miscarriage.about.com/od/miscarriagecauses/i/swine-flu-shots-h1n1-safety-in-pregnancy.htm:  

    Moms may worry about the safety of thimerosal exposure during pregnancy or that the shots could somehow cause a miscarriage or other harm to the developing baby, and they may be frustrated with the lack of clear data.

    Current Status

    Because of the known risks swine flu poses to pregnant women, the CDC advises women to receive flu vaccination during any trimester of pregnancy. The CDC's stance on flu vaccination in pregnancy is that there is no evidence that flu vaccinations cause miscarriages, and that it's important not to assume that miscarriages occurring after H1N1 flu vaccination were directly caused by the vaccine simply because of the correlation in timing. Pregnant women are a high-priority group for vaccination and prenatal care providers are being urged to promote the vaccine.

    ...No studies have proven that thimerosal has any specific health risks, but concerns remain. Plus, this year thimerosal-free versions are available for patients who are not comfortable with thimerosal....

    Thimerosal isn't the only issue people are worried about. During pregnancy, expecting moms commonly worry and scrutinize everything they put into their bodies, so even with the reassurances from the CDC, many moms are hesitant about receiving H1N1 vaccination given the lack of data on its safety during pregnancy. In addition, about 15 to 20% of all confirmed pregnancies end in miscarriage, with the majority of miscarriages occurring during the first trimester, so miscarriages are most likely going to occur in pregnant women who have been vaccinated against H1N1 flu, which is an unfortunate coincidence, not a cause and effect. Again, the CDC says there is currently no reason to believe that flu vaccination causes miscarriages, but not everyone is reassured.

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  • alixhayesalixhayes

    found more fo y'all....

    from https://www.physorg.com/news172252051.html:

    But thimerosal (which is about half-mercury) will be found in most vials of the H1N1 vaccine. However, it may be possible to find doses that are thimerosal-free if you ask for single-dose shots. According to the CDC, "Single-dose syringes will be thimerosal-free, which will address concerns about this additive, especially regarding pediatric and pregnant vaccine recipients (inhaler sprayer vaccine products also will be thimerosal-free)."

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  • IrishBrideNDIrishBrideND member
    PP: if you have already receieved the regular flu shot during the first tri, there is no reason to not get the H1N1. The same "concerns" exist for both.
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