Should we get the flu shot since we are TTC?

theycallmejen · September 2010

I've never taken the shot before, but I think its recommended for pregnant women. Have you heard the same?

katiesue55419 · September 2010

I have been wondering this exact thing. I rarely get sick, am super vigilant durning flu season and have never had the flu vaccination, but I'm wondering if I should this year.

MySweetBaboo · September 2010

I have heard radio announcements that they are recommending it for everyone this year. I've never had one but plan to get it this year.

Pinkwoman · September 2010

Yes. Why risk it?? I work with kids, so I get the shot almost every year though...

catahoulatte · September 2010

I am-I "have" to regardless-my mom is a nurse Big Smile and she stays on us about it. Also, it's one less thing to worry about when we DO actually get KU. IMO, it's easy, and why not?

jb2rn · September 2010

Yes!!

I may be biased - I am an RN and our ICU had a pregnant woman with flu last year, she was very ill.

I work with critically ill adults so you bet I am going to get it (and I rarely get sick).

LnR70707 · September 2010

I would, my RE highly recommends it. I need to try to get mine soon since I'm starting IVF in 2 weeks.

staycee · September 2010

it is recommended for pregnant women. You'll be fine getting it once you are pregnant

DreamChaser246 · September 2010

I am. I just don't know if I should worry about getting the one that is safer for pregnant woman... even though I'm not there yet. I don't know if it matters yet...

OtterPop1 · September 2010

I got one a few weeks ago at my physical. When I told the doctor we were TTC, he recommended I get one. He gave me one for whooping cough, too. AND my tetanus booster. My arms were SO sore! :-)

hippiewife · September 2010

If you read the insert on the vaccine, it tells you that it has never been tested or proven safe on pregnant women. Also, the H1N1 vaccine is combined with the flu shot this year. The H1N1 vaccine was directly linked to 3,000 miscarriages and stillborns last year.

catahoulatte · September 2010

The flu can also cause harm to a fetus. https://www.digitaljournal.com/article/276597

ermaderma · September 2010

CatahoulaMom:

I am-I "have" to regardless-my mom is a nurse and she stays on us about it. Also, it's one less thing to worry about when we DO actually get KU. IMO, it's easy, and why not?

yep, this is me. DH and I will both get it when my mom brings it home

gorby007 · September 2010

This is why I say no, for now.

Every time I get the flu shot, I get the flu.

Each year I don't get it, I don't get the flu.

I work with kids 11 hours/day and after realizing this pattern and telling my mom, who is a nurse, she said she would stop getting it too.

Now as for being KU, that might be different and might take some serious thought.

DaisyJanie · September 2010

crunchychick:
If you read the insert on the vaccine, it tells you that it has never been tested or proven safe on pregnant women. Also, the H1N1 vaccine is combined with the flu shot this year. The H1N1 vaccine was directly linked to 3,000 miscarriages and stillborns last year.

Directly linked in which study?

alizum · September 2010

I agree DaisyJanie! I am an RN and have never seen a study linking miscarriage/stillbirths to the vaccine. In fact the American Clinical Obstetrics Group is recommeding that all women pregnant or trying to conceive receive the flu/H1N1 vaccine. In addition CA is seeing a large number of baby deaths related to pertussis so there is a strong recommendation that both parents or parents to be vaccinate against pertussis.

hippiewife · September 2010

DaisyJanie:
crunchychick:
If you read the insert on the vaccine, it tells you that it has never been tested or proven safe on pregnant women. Also, the H1N1 vaccine is combined with the flu shot this year. The H1N1 vaccine was directly linked to 3,000 miscarriages and stillborns last year.
Directly linked in which study?

https://preventdisease.com/news/10/091410_H1N1_miscarriages_shocking_report.shtml

I do suggest reading the vaccine inserts and looking up statistics and warnings on the CDC website before injecting yourself with anything. You can always decide to vaccinate after you've done research, but you can't unvaccinate.

catahoulatte · September 2010

DaisyJanie:

crunchychick:
If you read the insert on the vaccine, it tells you that it has never been tested or proven safe on pregnant women. Also, the H1N1 vaccine is combined with the flu shot this year. The H1N1 vaccine was directly linked to 3,000 miscarriages and stillborns last year.

Directly linked in which study?

I'm looking now. You have to have credible sources-Google not being one of them. Did find an MD's answer on WebMD- https://blogs.webmd.com/focus-on-flu/2009/10/h1n1-flu-your-questions-answered.html

catahoulatte · September 2010

crunchychick:
DaisyJanie:

crunchychick:
If you read the insert on the vaccine, it tells you that it has never been tested or proven safe on pregnant women. Also, the H1N1 vaccine is combined with the flu shot this year. The H1N1 vaccine was directly linked to 3,000 miscarriages and stillborns last year.

Directly linked in which study?

https://preventdisease.com/news/10/091410_H1N1_miscarriages_shocking_report.shtml
I do suggest reading the vaccine inserts and looking up statistics and warnings on the CDC website before injecting yourself with anything. You can always decide to vaccinate after you've done research, but you can't unvaccinate.

LOL we posted at the same time. To each their own! I'm getting one, to me the reports suggest irrevocable harm to a fetus if you catch the flu.

hippiewife · September 2010

CatahoulaMom:
crunchychick:
DaisyJanie:

crunchychick:
If you read the insert on the vaccine, it tells you that it has never been tested or proven safe on pregnant women. Also, the H1N1 vaccine is combined with the flu shot this year. The H1N1 vaccine was directly linked to 3,000 miscarriages and stillborns last year.

Directly linked in which study?

https://preventdisease.com/news/10/091410_H1N1_miscarriages_shocking_report.shtml
I do suggest reading the vaccine inserts and looking up statistics and warnings on the CDC website before injecting yourself with anything. You can always decide to vaccinate after you've done research, but you can't unvaccinate.

LOL we posted at the same time. To each their own! I'm getting one, to me the reports suggest irrevocable harm to a fetus if you catch the flu.

which is precisely why I frequently wash my hands and take plenty of vitamin d. I am certainly not here to start a vaccine debate, and I don't think there is a single right answer for everyone. I think that people should do real research (not just talking to their doctor, family and friends - real research.) before injecting themselves with something that cannot be uninjected.

catahoulatte · September 2010

crunchychick:
CatahoulaMom:
crunchychick:
DaisyJanie:

crunchychick:
If you read the insert on the vaccine, it tells you that it has never been tested or proven safe on pregnant women. Also, the H1N1 vaccine is combined with the flu shot this year. The H1N1 vaccine was directly linked to 3,000 miscarriages and stillborns last year.

Directly linked in which study?

https://preventdisease.com/news/10/091410_H1N1_miscarriages_shocking_report.shtml
I do suggest reading the vaccine inserts and looking up statistics and warnings on the CDC website before injecting yourself with anything. You can always decide to vaccinate after you've done research, but you can't unvaccinate.

LOL we posted at the same time. To each their own! I'm getting one, to me the reports suggest irrevocable harm to a fetus if you catch the flu.

which is precisely why I frequently wash my hands and take plenty of vitamin d. I am certainly not here to start a vaccine debate, and I don't think there is a single right answer for everyone. I think that people should do real research (not just talking to their doctor, family and friends - real research.) before injecting themselves with something that cannot be uninjected.

Agree on all accounts!

karich · September 2010

Of all the deaths from H1N1, (which all in all, wasn't really that many) 6% of them were pregnant women. https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSTRE56S1GW20090729

That, combined with the fact that I am an ICU RN and take care of some pretty sick people, You betcha I'll be getting mine this year (as I always do).

If it really bugs you, try to find one without Thimiserol, a preservative. The ones that are typically given to pregnant women do not have the preservative in them. I got mine during my last pregnancy.

Plus, if you aren't pregnant yet, I'm not really sure how getting the vaccine would affect your fetus anyway...if anything, your body will have made the antibodies to fight the flu, and you'll pass those antibodies on to your baby.

siren0076 · September 2010

I won't chance getting the shot. I will just wash my hands often and eat healthy.

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