Anyone NOT getting the Flu Shot?

JackieMac824 · September 2011

What is your reason behind not getting it??

missesBAD · September 2011

i've never gotten it before, and i know too many people who have gotten sick from it.

GirlyGirl319 · September 2011

I have never gotten it in the past and have heard of many people that get sick after getting it. Not worth the risk for me.

LaurdaJean · September 2011

Nope. Never got it. I know too many people who have gotten it, then gotten sick right after. Plus they are too many strains of the flu so what good is the shot going to do? Eh... Stick out tongue

willows mama · September 2011

I've never gotten it. I don't know my body's reaction to the flu shot, and now is not the time to find out!

lp0 · September 2011

Never got it in the past and don't plan to get it in the future. I am not in high risk situations to get the flu and I am worried about the possible side effects. I definitely won't be getting now that I'm pregnant. I question the possible side effects it could have on the baby and I just don't think it's worth the risk.

cynasmin · September 2011

Never got it, doubt I ever will - I don't feel its necessary for me:

*never get the flu, hardly ever get sick
*am not around alot of people
*prefer to work on healthy lifestyle and good immunity
*not a fan of the over use of medications etc
*its way too marketed to go and get one - you can get one anywhere it seems these days but thats all by people selling them
*my chiro recommends not getting it any they are the only one not profiting or loosing regardless of my choice- they have helped me in many areas in which a medical doctor, lots of tests and medicines didn't. and they have never had anything but my best interests at heart. they have actually taken the time to figure out how I could see them less and have a better quality of life that has helped w/ problems the medical docs couldn't figure out.

Dawn7233 · September 2011

I talked to my midwife about it and she said to wait until her office gets it in. I've never gotten it in the past, so I'm a little concerned about getting it this time. I'm still on the fence about it, since I don't know how my body will react. I want to make sure LO is looked out for, but I don't want to get sick from it either and miss precious time away from work (since I'll be using my sick and vacation time for maternity leave).

MAMAxB · September 2011

Nope.

Lots of reasons - didn't get one with DD. Flu strand change all the time and aren't guaranteed to be covered under your shot. I would rather build up my immune system. Mercury in shots.

purpletulip · September 2011

I just got mine at my OB appt yesterday so I was curious about what peoples reasons would be...
If you're worried about mercury you can find a mercury-free vaccine. That's what my OB had. Also, you don't get the flu from the flu vax...

BritanyV · September 2011

Not getting one.

I'm leary of getting vaccines while pregnant. I also go the flu shot last November, they are supposed to last at least a year so I should be covered anyway. Besides, like a pp said, there are so many flu strains and the flu shot only covers a few, so there is still no guarantee that the shot will cover you.

mjay79 · September 2011

I don't get it normally, and I won't get it now. I just don't see the point. And I'm also not a fan of over-medicating and vaccines are a part of that. I don't ever remember getting the flu and I work in health care.

summer1117 · September 2011

I am getting it but I've heard that the multi-dose (non single use) flu vaccine the still contains thimerosol (preservative with mercury). I'm going to ask for either the single vial version of the vaccine or the nasal version, both which are mercury-free. They change the flu shot each year so that it covers the most predicted strains that season free. Crazy stuff can happen when you get the flu while pregnant.

SoonToBeMsP · September 2011

summer1117:
I am getting it but I've heard that the multi-dose (non single use) flu vaccine the still contains thimerosol (preservative with mercury). I'm going to ask for either the single vial version of the vaccine or the nasal version, both which are mercury-free.

If I am correct, they will ONLY give pregnant women and kids the single dose flu vaccine.

califorever81 · September 2011

I won't be. I have a wonderful natural immune system that rarely gets ill, I don't want to mess with that.

califorever81 · September 2011

LegalPawn:
summer1117:

I am getting it but I've heard that the multi-dose (non single use) flu vaccine the still contains thimerosol (preservative with mercury). I'm going to ask for either the single vial version of the vaccine or the nasal version, both which are mercury-free. They change the flu shot each year so that it covers the most predicted strains that season free. Crazy stuff can happen when you get the flu while pregnant.

Someone correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe pregnant women are not suppsed to get the nasal dose because it contains the LIVE flu virus instead of the dead one.

I believe you are correct, Legal.

NiniJ55 · September 2011

willows mama:
I've never gotten it. I don't know my body's reaction to the flu shot, and now is not the time to find out!

This exactly.

m1ssl1ss · September 2011

I've never had one and I haven't had the flu since I was a young kid. same with MH.

fool4babe · September 2011

I have never had it before and have't had the flu in 8 years.

F&G777 · September 2011

I'm not...if I get the flu - I will be fine (I've had it before) - too many toxins in the flu shots & I don't want to expose myself to them (let alone my unborn fetus)...I've never gotten the flu shot & I'm 35 and only had it once (when I was 22). Plus, there are so many strains of the flu (hundreds) the shot only protects you from few strains...no great odds IMO.

Anne326 · September 2011

My Dr. strongly recommended it, so I got it.

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