|
Can I still get a flu shot at 40 weeks?
| Posted By |
Message |
Violet
content
Member since 7/06 1860 total posts
Name:
Mama :)
|
Can I still get a flu shot at 40 weeks?
tried calling my OB's office, no answer.
I've been feeling chills and sweats for the past 2 days, but I think it passed.. perhaps I dodged the cold/flu bullet ... this time.
I was offered the flu shot at my 28 week appt, but opted out, since my one and only experience with the shot was not positive, but now I am so scared that I'll get the flu while having to take care a newborn 
|
Posted 2/6/09 1:33 PM  |
| |
|
Long Island Weddings
Long Island's Largest Bridal Resource |
want2beamom
Love my boys soooo much!!!
Member since 8/06 10164 total posts
Name:
True love doesn't end with happily ever after...
|
Re: Can I still get a flu shot at 40 weeks?
I got mine in the hospital after giving birth. At this point, I think I would wait, but def. call your dr and see.
|
| Posted 2/6/09 2:05 PM |
| |
|
Violet
content
Member since 7/06 1860 total posts
Name:
Mama :)
|
Re: Can I still get a flu shot at 40 weeks?
Posted by want2beamom
I got mine in the hospital after giving birth. At this point, I think I would wait, but def. call your dr and see.
Oh this is a good idea! I got through my OB's office, they don't have anymore vaccines left, but I will speak to my doc on Monday about it.
Thx
|
| Posted 2/6/09 2:11 PM |
| |
|
alexlynn7
Big brother to be!
Member since 9/06 6314 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Can I still get a flu shot at 40 weeks?
there should be no problem with getting it now. although if you're giving birth in the next few days, can't hurt to wait either if you're worried.
|
| Posted 2/6/09 2:13 PM |
| |
|
Lillykat
going along for the ride...
Member since 5/05 16253 total posts
Name:
|
Re: Can I still get a flu shot at 40 weeks?
Posted by alexlynn7
there should be no problem with getting it now. although if you're giving birth in the next few days, can't hurt to wait either if you're worried.
ITA! But I think if you get it before the baby is born in the last trimester I think - I read that it gives the baby immunity for 6 months or something like that.
|
| Posted 2/6/09 7:18 PM |
| |
|
Potentially Related Topics:
Currently 1720014 users on the LIFamilies.com Chat
|
