Flu vaccine while trying to conceive and when pregnant...

MrsJRPetro · October 2013

Hi everyone! Does anyone have any information on getting the flu vaccine pre-pregnancy or during pregnancy? I have heard mixed from both nurses and doctors (I am a health care professional but I like to get as much knowledge as possible.) any input you have would be greatly appreciated!!!!

sschwege · October 2013

I agree with pp, I have never heard mixed reactions, I've just heard that it's strongly recommended. I have received the flu shot every year pregnant or not.

pe3we303 · October 2013

Neither my midwife or primary dr said anything about a flu shot. I never get a flu shot.

nosoup4u · October 2013

I don't remember what I did when pg with my first son, but I get it every year, so must have gotten one (he was born in Feb). I got my flu shot and whooping cough vaccine when I was in the hospital right after my second was born (his bday is Oct).

The shit is fine if you're pg, but not the mist.

sendmeis68 · October 2013

I'm a nurse and choose not to get it ever anyway, bc I don't think its effective enough to make it worth the additives in it. I'm pregnant now and definitely not getting it this season either.

TheBorg7of9 · October 2013

Having the flu while pregnant can kill you, so I got the shot. It also gives some immunity to your baby, which is good since newborns can't get the shot.

sschwege · October 2013

Oh and they do make preservative free ones, even Walgreens carries them!

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