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Flu shot ? Thoughts ?

siggy323siggy323 member
in March 2023 Moms
What is everyone’s thoughts on getting the flu shot? I’m on the fence . 
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    foxofmoorefoxofmoore member
    I was up in the air about it because I normally don’t get it. But I am getting mine today, it seems that the one this year is actually pretty accurate. My husband got his yesterday too to help out baby and I. Normally my immune system is good but it makes sense that I am now immune compromised. Hopefully this one doesn’t make me as sick like they normally do 🤞
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    mytruelovesmytrueloves member
    Our family already gets it every year so we'll still be getting it this year. Having the flu while pregnant super sucks.
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    muggsdmuggsd member
    I usually try and see the initial results of if they predicted it right or not, and make a call from there. I got the flu when I was 38w with my second kid, and if SUCKED. I honestly was concerned it would put me into labour. 
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    disneybaby23disneybaby23 member
    I got mine last week and my husband did too. We were a little tired after we got it and came home for a nap but that was about it. My cousin freaked me out about getting the flu while pregnant so I was really adamant about getting a flu shot this year. 
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    heytallmamaheytallmama member
    Getting mine and the covid booster at my appt next week! 
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    WishilivedinfloridaWishilivedinflorida member
    Got Covid booster Wednesday and waiting for flu shots to arrive at work. It’s so convenient not to have to make a separate appointment and just show up and roll up my sleeve. 

    I had the worst possible experience with flu in my second pregnancy that I won’t recant here. But yeah, I take it super seriously in addition to having a vaccine requirement at work. 
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    firecracker_mamafirecracker_mama member
    Getting mine soon! Trying to figure out the ideal time for a COVID booster to give the baby the most antibodies when born. 
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    gravcassgravcass member
    As far as I know, I'm still mandated to get it even pregnant with my Navy Reserve stuff. I had it with my last one too.  
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    miss_lynn9miss_lynn9 member
    I won't be getting the flu shot. I got some herb suggestions from my naturopath for helping prevent sickness and helping to get through it faster. 
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    mamahoschmamahosch member
    Absolutely. I get it every year.
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    babymac4321babymac4321 member
    I’m also on the fence since I’ve had the flu twice and a head cold twice as well as cover once since becoming pregnant. Each time I’ve gotten the flu shot I’ve gotten the worst flu ever so I don’t know if it’s worth it. Either way I’m taking a risk. I’m working in the school district until ideally early January. 
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    foxofmoorefoxofmoore member
    I never get the flu shot but my husband and I did get it last week, immediately after I got a cold that I am still suffering. Maybe just a coincidence but I used to get sick every time I would get the flu shot. I feel it is better than taking my chances while being immune compromised though. Definitely thought about and researched for weeks before making my decision though. 
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