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Irishgrl1017
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Colleen
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Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
Hello ladies,
My OB suggested that I get these vaccines. I am currently 36 weeks. I have never had the flu in my life and never got the flu shot. I was thinking of not getting this but getting the whooping cough one. What is everyones thoughts on this or experience?
Thanks
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lcherian
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Re: Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
Can you get it after you deliver? I wouldn't at 36 weeks.
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| Posted 9/10/12 6:01 PM |
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dmf
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Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
I waited to get the whooping cough one until after I delivered. I didnt get the flu shot at all.
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| Posted 9/10/12 6:27 PM |
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JackiePags
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Jackie
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Re: Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
I got the whooping shot 3 days after I delivered and plan to get the flu shot next month.
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| Posted 9/10/12 7:47 PM |
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Xelindrya
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Veronica
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Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
I skipped both.
ETA: i never get the flu shot. I did when I was younger but got very sick due to it, so I don't anymore. Ironically I generally don't get the flu. Though i did get the H1N1 last year, it passed uneventfully. Perhaps because my body has fought off other near flu-type illnesses for so long? Meh.
Whooping cough sounds like a good idea, but I didn't only because it wasn't that big of a deal 4yrs ago. I still won't now.
Message edited 9/10/2012 8:05:07 PM.
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| Posted 9/10/12 8:02 PM |
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drwifettc
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Re: Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
I'd wait on both. I had the pertussis shot a week or so after I delivered. I usually get the flu shot in November, but if you don't want one I'd just be diligent about avoiding indoor crowds until the baby is at least 8 weeks.
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| Posted 9/10/12 8:16 PM |
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melbalalala
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Re: Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
I'd absolutely get both right now. I got my flu shot 4 weeks before I delivered. You are passing some antibodies to your baby which is so important because he/she can't get the flu or whooping cough vaccine until they are 6 months old (I think?) so what a great bonus and they'll get some protection for both. If your OB says it's ok, do it!
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| Posted 9/10/12 8:20 PM |
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LoveBug302
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Re: Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
they asked if i wanted the whooping cough vaccine when i delivered dd. i got mine while i was in the hospital after i delivered.
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| Posted 9/10/12 8:44 PM |
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longford73
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Re: Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
Same for me
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| Posted 9/10/12 9:16 PM |
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Coosie
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Re: Flu and Whooping cough vaccine...
Posted by dmf
I waited to get the whooping cough one until after I delivered. I didnt get the flu shot at all.
This. I've never gotten the flu shot ever and don't plan on getting it any time soon....for me or DS
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| Posted 9/10/12 9:56 PM |
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