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asecretmommytobe09
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Flu Shot
i know this was already addressed. I wasnt sure if its good to get a flu shot. Im a pediatric ICU nurse, and it was offered to me preservative free, but im not sure if its safe?
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Posted 11/4/08 11:26 AM  |
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2BEANS
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Re: Flu Shot
my job offered free too, i didnt do, im going on thursday to OB for sugar test and going to ask them if i should have done and if so if they can do it. Im in medical field also.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:29 AM |
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SweetTooth
I'm a tired mommy!
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Lauren
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Re: Flu Shot
I had one a few weeks ago
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:32 AM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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Re: Flu Shot
My doctor's office gave me a preservative-free shot a few weeks ago. I know it's recommended for pregnant women, but you need to do what makes you feel comfortable. For me, the benefits far outweighed any of the risks, especially since I'll be giving birth during flu season.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:38 AM |
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NoStressMom
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D
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Re: Flu Shot
My Gyn told me to wait until I was in my second trimester.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:39 AM |
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cutie
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Janine
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by MrsS2005
My doctor's office gave me a preservative-free shot a few weeks ago. I know it's recommended for pregnant women, but you need to do what makes you feel comfortable. For me, the benefits far outweighed any of the risks, especially since I'll be giving birth during flu season.
Same with me - I got it at the OB's office. I will be giving birth in January and have a 2 year old (who also got the shot) and felt like it was the right thing to do for me. Also, the shot is passed to the baby, so it is like them getting the shot as well. I know with DD I was at the mall a few weeks after she was born since it was winter and I HAD to get out of the house. I felt much more comfortable doing that knowing that I had had the flu shot when I was pregnant with her as well.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:41 AM |
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asecretmommytobe09
My little pumpkin is here!!!!
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by MrsS2005
My doctor's office gave me a preservative-free shot a few weeks ago. I know it's recommended for pregnant women, but you need to do what makes you feel comfortable. For me, the benefits far outweighed any of the risks, especially since I'll be giving birth during flu season.
right i understand that but im in my first trimester their are alof of mixed feelings about whether people should or not.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:42 AM |
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randella
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Re: Flu Shot
When I just went for my check up last week, my doc offered it to me. So, I just did it-- I had it on my list to ask about anyway. It is recommended for pregnant women to get a shot though.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:42 AM |
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MrsS2005
Mom of 3
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B
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by asecretmommytobe09
Posted by MrsS2005
My doctor's office gave me a preservative-free shot a few weeks ago. I know it's recommended for pregnant women, but you need to do what makes you feel comfortable. For me, the benefits far outweighed any of the risks, especially since I'll be giving birth during flu season.
right i understand that but im in my first trimester their are alof of mixed feelings about whether people should or not.
Have you spoken with your OB/GYN about the benefits and risks with getting the flu shot in your first trimester?
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:54 AM |
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ready2ttc
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by asecretmommytobe09
Posted by MrsS2005
My doctor's office gave me a preservative-free shot a few weeks ago. I know it's recommended for pregnant women, but you need to do what makes you feel comfortable. For me, the benefits far outweighed any of the risks, especially since I'll be giving birth during flu season.
right i understand that but im in my first trimester their are alof of mixed feelings about whether people should or not.
My doctor feels that the benefits far outweigh the risks of the flu, even in the first trimester. It's your call, but should you get the flu, it could be very dangerous for you and the baby. My doctor had the preservative-free version, but said the amount of thermisol in the regular version is minimal and would have no effect on the fetus. The Centers for Disease Control recommend it for all pregnant women, including the first tri.
Message edited 11/4/2008 11:56:04 AM.
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| Posted 11/4/08 11:55 AM |
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mia818
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Mia
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Re: Flu Shot
i had mine the beginning of october. my ob office recommends it after the first trimester. plus last year we all had the flu so bad, how could i care for an infant with a 103 fever for 6 days?
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:02 PM |
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Ladybug3
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Re: Flu Shot
I got the flu shot at 28 weeks. My doctor recommends it to all pregnant women in all 3 trimesters.
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| Posted 11/4/08 12:05 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: Flu Shot
I do not plan on having it.
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| Posted 11/4/08 1:08 PM |
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DRMom
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by MrsRbk
I do not plan on having it.
Me neither. I have not had the flu in 20 years, most years the vaccine doesn't even impact the strain of flu that is out and my husband and I do not want to expose our baby to meds like that before they are even out of the womb. I am seeing a new Dr this week so I will see if they have any new insight but I am probably not getting it.
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| Posted 11/4/08 1:17 PM |
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Angel321
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by MrsRbk
I do not plan on having it.
Me neither. I can't remember ever having the flu in my lifetime....(though because i said this - shall we all write down today's date, because i'll likely get it this year).
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| Posted 11/4/08 1:20 PM |
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ctrain1124
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Re: Flu Shot
My doc gave me one about 2 weeks ago!
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| Posted 11/4/08 1:33 PM |
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isabelle2137
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Re: Flu Shot
I've had the flu shot twice in my lifetime.
First year was no problem.
Second year was awful. I got sick two days after I got the shot. 4 weeks after that I was the sickest I had ever been in my life. It took me weeks to get over that flu, and I vowed never to get another flu shot again.
If it means I go against dr's advice, so be it.
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| Posted 11/4/08 1:56 PM |
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MsMBV
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Re: Flu Shot
I do not get the flu shot, but I feel you & your Dr need to address the Pros & Cons together to make a decision that is right for you.
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| Posted 11/4/08 2:03 PM |
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nrvbrd
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Kysha
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by ready2ttc
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My doctor feels that the benefits far outweigh the risks of the flu, even in the first trimester. It's your call, but should you get the flu, it could be very dangerous for you and the baby. My doctor had the preservative-free version, but said the amount of thermisol in the regular version is minimal and would have no effect on the fetus. The Centers for Disease Control recommend it for all pregnant women, including the first tri.
This was my dilemna last week at the doctor. They only had the version with a traceof thermisol, which made me a bit hestitant to get.
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| Posted 11/4/08 2:05 PM |
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nicknmb
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Re: Flu Shot
I went to my OB yesterday and she recommended that I get one, so I am.
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| Posted 11/4/08 2:05 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Flu Shot
I got the flu shot both times I was preggo, didn't have any reactions or problems. 
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| Posted 11/4/08 2:08 PM |
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Candy Girl
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Member since 11/07 6349 total posts
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erin
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Re: Flu Shot
I got it at my ob/gyn office, so I am sure it is safe.
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| Posted 11/4/08 3:40 PM |
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maryb
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by isabelle2137
I've had the flu shot twice in my lifetime.
First year was no problem.
Second year was awful. I got sick two days after I got the shot. 4 weeks after that I was the sickest I had ever been in my life. It took me weeks to get over that flu, and I vowed never to get another flu shot again.
If it means I go against dr's advice, so be it.
thats exactly what i DONT want to happen to me...
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| Posted 11/4/08 3:42 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by isabelle2137
I've had the flu shot twice in my lifetime.
First year was no problem.
Second year was awful. I got sick two days after I got the shot. 4 weeks after that I was the sickest I had ever been in my life. It took me weeks to get over that flu, and I vowed never to get another flu shot again.
If it means I go against dr's advice, so be it.
I'm sorry you got so sick they flu is horrible!
Unfortunately the flu shot takes I believe 2 weeks to build immunity so you can still get the flu in those two weeks (even ones given in the shot) so they say if you get the flu in the 1st two weeks it isn't from the shot but a horrible coincidence. Also the shot only covers certain strains so you can still get a strain not covered by the shot.
I totally see from these stories why people would be worried and not get one.
I get one - my OB told me to wait until the 2nd trimester - but I have seen what the flu can do to a pregnant person (and children) so I am getting one.
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| Posted 11/4/08 3:57 PM |
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asecretmommytobe09
My little pumpkin is here!!!!
Member since 10/08 3369 total posts
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Katie
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Re: Flu Shot
Posted by Lillykat
Posted by isabelle2137
I've had the flu shot twice in my lifetime.
First year was no problem.
Second year was awful. I got sick two days after I got the shot. 4 weeks after that I was the sickest I had ever been in my life. It took me weeks to get over that flu, and I vowed never to get another flu shot again.
If it means I go against dr's advice, so be it.
I'm sorry you got so sick they flu is horrible!
Unfortunately the flu shot takes I believe 2 weeks to build immunity so you can still get the flu in those two weeks (even ones given in the shot) so they say if you get the flu in the 1st two weeks it isn't from the shot but a horrible coincidence. Also the shot only covers certain strains so you can still get a strain not covered by the shot.
I totally see from these stories why people would be worried and not get one.
I get one - my OB told me to wait until the 2nd trimester - but I have seen what the flu can do to a pregnant person (and children) so I am getting one.
you are right it does take 2 weeks to gain immunity, i caved and i got it. I decided that the pros out weigh the cons, and i got the preservative free, my doctor said i should get it.
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