Anyone's Doctor not recommend Tdap or flu vaccine?

DogLoverX3 · October 2015

Just curious-I have a friend whose Doctor did not. Just wondering the reasoning.....

MercyC1130 · October 2015

As in simply hasn't mentioned it, or has recommended against getting them?

tmandato123 · October 2015

When I went for the pediatric consultation it was mentioned but my ob nor high risk has even mentioned nor reccomended it.

mrsgabus · October 2015

my youngest sons pediatrician advised me to get the flu shot for my son and myself as soon as it is available but My Ob hasn't mentioned it or recommended it.

DogLoverX3 · October 2015

Just not recommend-I feel like my doc was VERY adamant about both, and was interested to find out hers didn't even mention it!

MercyC1130 · October 2015

DogLoverX3 said:
Just not recommend-I feel like my doc was VERY adamant about both, and was interested to find out hers didn't even mention it!

Oh. Huh.
I don't know, but mine hasn't said a thing either.

fhopefaithlove1 · October 2015

Mine was very adamant about getting the Tdap but said the flu shot wasn't necessary.

chadsfiance · October 2015

Mine was very adamant about the Tdap too, and had a nurse march in and give it to me (he gave me warning and I could've backed out if I wanted to). He also explained my husband needed one as well as anyone who will be with the LO a lot, like her grandmas - who will be watching her when I return to work.

He mentioned the flu shot last time, but it was nothing like the Tdap. I told him I never get flu shots and he just explained that it would be better for me b/c IF I got the flu while pregnant, it would be a pretty bad case, but didn't go beyond that.

DogLoverX3 · October 2015

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Cornstarch7 · October 2015

My OB's nurse recommended them, but stated they were optional. When I declined, my OB didn't say a word about them.

SoFlaMommie1128 · October 2015

I got a flu shot today, but not the other yet. My doctor reccomended both.

chstr522 · October 2015

Ive known my doctor forever so we have the "what would you do relationship?" And for the first time EVER I got a flu shot...

Gapeach83 · October 2015

I brought it up to my dr none of them mentioned it they said to get it. They go over so much sometimes they forget. Plus they have so many patients.

VexedMommy · October 2015

I brought it up to my dr. She said I could get it before at the health center or wait until I go into the hospital. I mentioned that the baby wouldn't get immunity if I did it at the hospital and she seemed confused. I'm not terribly impressed with her as a dr.

kmd91 · October 2015

They just mentioned the flu vaccine today, and told me to make sure I got the shot versus the mist, because the mist is the live virus.

And had me get the t dap at like 28 weeks.

They've been pretty adamant about shots at my office.

ashleyfreake · October 2015

My hospital automatically gives you the tdap immediately after birth. Not sure about the flu shot I will have to ask at my next appointment

brownloveone · October 2015

It was the first thing when I got to my 32 week appointment. Dr. did insist my family get flu n tdap shots too. They're getting them next week.

WeirdAlice · October 2015

With my first they had me get it but it hasn't been brought up this pregnancy which is weird.

Elyse1384 · October 2015

This pregnancy and the last my OB pretty much required it (he would never force either - but VERY strongly encouraged both)

lyankowi · October 2015

I refused Tdap last pregnancy, I got it this time and since I work at a drs office I always get the flu shot so I got it through work not the OB
Edit: I refused the TDap last time because I had it April 2012 and baby was due April 2013

HopefulMNMom · October 2015

My OB recommended these to me around 34 weeks. He said the vaccines cross the placenta and can help protect the baby before they are able to be vaccinated themselves. I believe he said it can take up to 2 weeks for the vaccine to cross over to the baby. If you want to be vaccinated for you & baby, you may want to look into doing it soon!

solitude1984 · October 2015

My doctor hasn't said a word.

savyjohn1 · October 2015

Already got both of mine. If you are unsure research it. Lots to be said for both sides, but I would rather give my baby any immunity I can before he gets here in the middle of flu season. Talk to your OB and pediatrician if you want more info.

thefithuntress · October 2015

My practice was super stoked when flu shots came in. They were kinda offering them like freshly baked cookies- "Oh, the shot just got here! Come get it!"

I got it the same time as my tdap and so did my husband. I probably could have said no but my midwife assumed I wanted it and she was right.

emzcat · October 2015

I was discussing necessary versus unnecessary vaccines with my midwife and she said they give the tdap at 36 weeks. She had never mentioned that prior though.

jessilee15 · October 2015

I got both and strongly recommend them to everyone in third trimester (Tdap has only been recommended by ACOG for about 2 years now, so I think some places forget about it or are just behind on their research).

magnolia0212 · October 2015

I did not get it with first until after delivery. That was three years ago, but now things have changed and they recommend getting it around 32 weeks I believe. Pertussis is scary stuff for newborns, so I took my doctor's advice and got it because it passes antibodies to the baby.

lanire · October 2015

My OB recommended both and was pretty insistant (which was interesting because she is really laid back about everything else). She mentioned that flu was also really dangerous for pregnant women (high risk of developing pneumonia).

happylife7 · October 2015

I am 37w my midwife has not mentioned anything about either. I am perfectly fine with that.

AmoLovesAud · October 2015

I asked about the flu shot about a month ago, mostly b/c my DH is allergic to the flu shot and he will likely be exposed to sick people at work all winter, so I was told its best for me to get it while pregnant in hopes of passing some immunity to LO. No one has mentioned TDaP to me yet.

ks24119 · October 2015

Received both, but ob office doesn't administer... Just remind you at every appointment to go to gp

poupoule · October 2015

She recommended it because I never had it... But my french doctor (in france) is against the flu one.
So I did the tdap, and I plan to do the homeopathic flu vaccine, not the shot.

What about the hep b vaccine they do to newborns ? My doctors / pharmacists in france are super shocked they do it to every baby in the US. And I admit I kind of feel the same....

DogLoverX3 · October 2015

Thanks everyone! Interesting all the differences!! I just want to make the best decision while baby is still in utero!

kestes946 · October 2015

My high risk OB recommended both on Thursday at my last visit.

MercyC1130 · October 2015

poupoule said:
She recommended it because I never had it... But my french doctor (in france) is against the flu one.
So I did the tdap, and I plan to do the homeopathic flu vaccine, not the shot.

What about the hep b vaccine they do to newborns ? My doctors / pharmacists in france are super shocked they do it to every baby in the US. And I admit I kind of feel the same....

What is the homeopathic flu vaccine?

missphil · October 2015

poupoule said:
She recommended it because I never had it... But my french doctor (in france) is against the flu one.
So I did the tdap, and I plan to do the homeopathic flu vaccine, not the shot.

What about the hep b vaccine they do to newborns ? My doctors / pharmacists in france are super shocked they do it to every baby in the US. And I admit I kind of feel the same....

From what I have heard from a pediatrician, the hep B vaccine isn't really to protect newborns (unless mom has it for sure) but rather it's an insurance policy to protect society. It's something that I feel we can just do later.

lakesideknitter · October 2015

MercyC1130 said:

poupoule said:
She recommended it because I never had it... But my french doctor (in france) is against the flu one.
So I did the tdap, and I plan to do the homeopathic flu vaccine, not the shot.

What about the hep b vaccine they do to newborns ? My doctors / pharmacists in france are super shocked they do it to every baby in the US. And I admit I kind of feel the same....
What is the homeopathic flu vaccine?

From my understanding (please correct me if I'm wrong), it involves ingesting a small amount of live influenza virus. It's definitely not something I'd EVER consider doing intentionally while not pregnant; I'm shocked that any medical professional would condone a pregnant woman doing it.

thefithuntress · October 2015

MercyC1130 said:

She recommended it because I never had it... But my french doctor (in france) is against the flu one. So I did the tdap, and I plan to do the homeopathic flu vaccine, not the shot. What about the hep b vaccine they do to newborns ? My doctors / pharmacists in france are super shocked they do it to every baby in the US. And I admit I kind of feel the same....
What is the homeopathic flu vaccine?

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It's complete pseudoscience is what it is. It's the idea that injecting yourself with a sample of the live virus taken from an infected person will prevent it- this sample is called a "nosode." They come from infected people's pee, pus, and saliva. AWESOME, huh? (NO. Gross.) However, it is SO diluted that what is left is an injection of nothingness (thankfully).

They don't work. There is no evidence that they work. You might as well believe hand washing and "staying away from sick people" will keep you from getting sick.

I keep my mouth shut on this stuff because I know it's touchy, but I am not cool with the spreading of BS to people who might not do the research themselves.

PLEASE talk to your doctor / doctors (hell, as many as you want) if you have questions about vaccines.

missphil · October 2015

yes let's not derail thread and make this a homeopathic medicine debate.

Lolo427 · October 2015

missphil said:

She recommended it because I never had it... But my french doctor (in france) is against the flu one. So I did the tdap, and I plan to do the homeopathic flu vaccine, not the shot. What about the hep b vaccine they do to newborns ? My doctors / pharmacists in france are super shocked they do it to every baby in the US. And I admit I kind of feel the same....
From what I have heard from a pediatrician, the hep B vaccine isn't really to protect newborns (unless mom has it for sure) but rather it's an insurance policy to protect society. It's something that I feel we can just do later.

Your decision and cool and what not, I just want to reiterate how beyond important herd immunity is for people who can't protect themselves. People who are immune deficient rely on others to vaccinate themselves so as they don't catch very preventable diseases such as polio and hep.

poupoule · October 2015

lakesideknitter said:

She recommended it because I never had it... But my french doctor (in france) is against the flu one. So I did the tdap, and I plan to do the homeopathic flu vaccine, not the shot. What about the hep b vaccine they do to newborns ? My doctors / pharmacists in france are super shocked they do it to every baby in the US. And I admit I kind of feel the same....
What is the homeopathic flu vaccine?
From my understanding (please correct me if I'm wrong), it involves ingesting a small amount of live influenza virus. It's definitely not something I'd EVER consider doing intentionally while not pregnant; I'm shocked that any medical professional would condone a pregnant woman doing it.

No it is not that

it is something you take all along the flu season, based from plants. It is more like an immunitary boost. Instead of one shot it lasts four months. Homeopathy is all about plants.

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