Flu shot???

kel&al2007 · October 2014

Are you getting the flu shot? Should I, I work at a hospital

boxerrrmama85 · October 2014

Uhhhhhhh yes? Has your OB or employer discussed this with you?

lauren889 · October 2014

I should have and didnt. Have the flu right now

maryppantser · October 2014

I got mine today

MommyOfAMiracle · October 2014

YES! I got one. My nurse told me they have a special shot for pregnant ladies...I guess. That's the one she gave me.

foxslaw · October 2014

Yes, and my obgyn advised my bf & anyone who will come into close contact with my newborn to get one as well.

magsame · October 2014

I've never had a flu shot and still may not. OB said it's suggested but still a choice I have to make.

aggiebug · October 2014

Yes yes and yes.

Ducktale · October 2014

Yes for the following reasons:

1. You're alive and did not mention any reason why you can't so you should

2. You're pregnant

3. You work in a hospital

rosieo52 · October 2014

When I worked in the hospital we were required to or if we chose not to get one we had to wear a mask. I'm a little shocked your hospital does not have a similar policy in place.

JMUgrad05 · October 2014

I got mine today. They have one without mercury and with out preservatives sometimes used in vaccines for pregnant women but you can also get the regular one. My midwife said pregnant women are more susceptible to getting sick because of a weakened immune system, and she highly recommended every pregnant woman that can get the vaccine do so.

ordinary1 · October 2014

Yes. The flu can be deadly.

Valentino2013 · October 2014

Both my OB and primary doctors said they strongly recommend the flu shot. I was also told my husband and the grandparents should get the flu shot as well since the baby will be born in flu season.

I asked about the thimerisol (sp?) and was told that most places are getting rid of it any way so just ask at your office. Mine did not have it in their vaccine.

t8keepr03 · October 2014

Yes, I am a teacher and there is no reason why I would not get the flu shot. My OB just said to not get the nasal spray one. He didn't say anything about a special one when I asked him. He also told me to get the TDAP shot at 30 weeks even though I had it last pregnancy a little over a year ago.

krispy83 · October 2014

Yes. I will be getting the thimerosal-free one (no preservatives) and am waiting for my doctor to receive them, which should be next week. I get one pretty much every year. DH and I are both teachers and DS is in daycare part time so we're exposed to pretty much everything. I will do pretty much anything I can to improve my chances of avoiding the flu.

triplej9 · October 2014

You work at a hospital and you are asking us if you should get a flu shot??

Yes, get your flu shot as soon as possible. I got mine the second they were available at my OB's office.

lmhamze · October 2014

Yes! I got mine today!

RedGiant · October 2014

I will echo pretty much everyone else and say yes. I got one on Wed. My OB recommended it, but they don't have them at the office. So I went to my PCP and got it.

lizjennings81 · October 2014

I'm surprised it's not mandatory at your hospital. I'd be terminated if I declined for any reason other than medical or religious in nature.

Protect yourself and the patients in your hospital. Get the shot.

MapleMomma · October 2014

JMUgrad05 said:
I got mine today. They have one without mercury and with out preservatives sometimes used in vaccines for pregnant women but you can also get the regular one. My midwife said pregnant women are more susceptible to getting sick because of a weakened immune system, and she highly recommended every pregnant woman that can get the vaccine do so.

This! I also work in a hospital (office setting) and got my preservative free one. DH will also be getting one this year.

Smyers2girls · October 2014

Yes! Just got mine today too. Made sure it was the one without the mercury preservative. My DD's will be getting thiers this month also.

reneamac313 · October 2014

I'll definitely be getting mine soon and DH will be getting his as well. It's still going to be flu season when baby girl is born and I want her to have some sort of protection against it.

mommie2bof6 · October 2014

My kids just got theirs and my son had to have the mist. Big mist he's sick now. Aghh. I get mine nxt Wednesday but don't really want to do it now.lol. I know its for best. But seeing my lil guy sick feom something that's suppose to make it better is a lil upsetting.

mali3 · October 2014

Yup, especially if you are in a hospital!

jennjilljo · October 2014

I got one, DS got one and DH will get one. I think that working in the hospital it should be important to get one.

sydneymcconnell15 · October 2014

If you actually read the insert to the flu vax pamphlet it states that it is not advised for pregnant mothers because it has not been thoroughly tested.

Dannylion24 · October 2014

From experience I know that, while pregnant, a cold feels like the flu and the flu feels like death, so yes - flu shot for me, please! Most likely your OB would recommend it.

krysmill · October 2014

My dr told me it was up to me if I wanted to get it! I've never received the flu shot. At my next appt I'll be able to get it if I decide to and will be getting the DTAP next month I believe. I've never been one to jump on getting the flu shot but I may because of the baby.

Dannylion24 · October 2014

mommie2bof6 said:
My kids just got theirs and my son had to have the mist. Big mist he's sick now. Aghh. I get mine nxt Wednesday but don't really want to do it now.lol. I know its for best. But seeing my lil guy sick feom something that's suppose to make it better is a lil upsetting.

Hmmmm my 1 year old received the shot on Monday e her other vaccines and my older two had the mist yesterday ... They haven't had trouble w it before, but sheesh , hope they don't get sick ! I better run out and get my shot tomorrow!

Angeldcf · October 2014

unconventionalatbest said:

I don't believe in flu shots.

You're right. They don't even exist.

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MrsTucker2011 · October 2014

You have to wonder why they have a "safe" one for pregnant women, but they use one with mercury preservatives for everyone else. I understand the cost factor of saving money, but why wouldn't they want everyone to have the non-preservative shots?

Its like eating organic vs. GMO. Obviously 1 is the better choice.

elephantsonpatrol · October 2014

I'm getting the shot ASAP. Its a no-brainer for me. The rewards far outweigh any minimal risks.

But - to each their own.

lalans · October 2014

sydneymcconnell15 pretty much no medicine has been thoroughly tested on pregnant women and nursing mothers. For that matter, most medicine isn't tested on enough women period(testing tents to skew very male), or overweight women, or overweight men or children.

I'm getting my shot today. I was going to wait until my office gives them out next month, but my boss was just coughing all over me the other day in her office and it freaked me out. I don't think she has the flu, but this is the first year I'm imuno compromised and I really don't want to get it.

Guys as you are deciding, remember that the flu kills pregnant women at a much higher rate then the rest of the population, plus you are more susceptible to getting it because you are pregnant. I normally don't bother getting the shot because I'm low risk and not around high risk people, but this year we are all the high risk people.

michelle142 · October 2014

Yes

aggiebug · October 2014

Tylenol hasn't been tested on pregnant women either if I am not mistaken.
But the flu has been proven to kill pregnant women and their unborn children.

and @mrsthadababy‌ your example of organic vs gmo is kind of comical. Way to bring up another hot button topic that has no relevance to the current discussion and it not as clear cut as your make it seem.

aggiebug · October 2014

@Stephanie2378‌ why does that freak you out? No dog is harmed and you won't become a dog. The use of non human DNA is a very old technology that provides a safe way of creating an effective but not infective vaccine.

Every modified live vaccine has DNA from a different species. Usually chicken is used but due to allergies they have changed the source to reduce allergic reactions.

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aggiebug · October 2014

Stephanie2378 said:

aggiebug said:
@Stephanie2378‌ why does that freak you out? No dog is harmed and you won't become a dog. The use of non human DNA is a very old technology that provides a safe way of creating an effective but not infective vaccine.

Every modified live vaccine has DNA from a different species. Usually chicken is used but due to allergies they have changed the source to reduce allergic reactions.
Somehow I'm more comfortable with a chicken egg. Probably because it's been used for so long with the only issue being allergic reactions.

And no need to be a smartass. I'm well aware that I won't become a dog. Maybe it'd make me even "bitchier". Ha ha.
I'm not comfortable with it. End of story.

I am just trying to understand your discomfort because it has proven safer than the chicken protein. The only issue being allergic reaction is a HUGE issue.

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