Flu Shot: Child
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Flu Shot or Not?!?!
Asked by H.J. from Minneapolis
on September 9, 2009
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So here is my question. What are all of your thoughts on the flu shot? I have never had the flu shot, I seem to go through the questioning phase with every pregnancy a...
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- My personal opinion-no flu shot. They weaken your immune system. You are better to strengthen your system and avoid the toxins. Good luck with the pregnancy! :)
- My doctor told me a sad story about a mom with the flu and a baby, 38 weeks along. They took the baby out when the mom got super sick but by then the Flu had already ...
- Yes, I have gotten the flu shot during pregnancy and not during pregnancy. I would say you should do it especially since you have little children. The last thing you w...
Flu Shot
Asked by S.P. from Davenport
on September 17, 2010
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My daughters 15-month well baby check up is coming up and I know the Dr will be asking if we want to give her a flu shot for this year. Both my husband and I have nev...
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- I think some of it depends if your daughter is in daycare. She is in the high risk group since she is under two. My son is 2 1/2 and he wont get it this year althoug...
- I have gotten them for the last 10 years because I have asthma. My husband started getting them when we had our son. He is 2.5 now, and will be getting his as soon a...
- My husband gets it, but thats it. The last time we got them for our kids, they were 2.5 and 6 months...and they were both sick all winter long. Once they got sick, the...
The Flu Shot?
Asked by S.F. from Utica
on November 22, 2011
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Is the flu shot definitely a dead virus that they give you? I know I probably sound crazy asking this question but I have OCD and it makes you stress and worry about ...
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- It's fine. You're very safe. But that being said, you should be getting one for yourself especially since your pregnant.
- The shot is a killed virus. The flu mist (that they give as a nasal spray) is a weakened live virus. Make sure they got the shot and not the mist, if you're that OCD p...
- I am also an RN and administer flu shots. You CAN NOT get the flu from the flu vaccine. You can get a little vaccine reaction, like babies do after they get shots (l...
Flu Shot
Asked by T.M. from Champaign
on November 4, 2006
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i was just wondering about others experiences with the flu shot. when i was pregnant it was recommended and i refused to get it due to the pregnancy. now she will be 1...
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- I plan on getting my 7 month old (tomorrow) her flu shot on monday. They actually recommend that children from 6 months to 2 years get the flu shot especially if they...
- I personaly have never gotten my kids a flu shot or myself and I have 5 children. I have heard and seen to many horrer stories about them. my ex husband gets one every...
- I would definetly go with the flu shot, as sick as your baby has been. Have you considered switching care providers? It seems like your baby is not doing very well...
Flu Shot and Pregnancy
Asked by S.L. from Portland
on November 10, 2011
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Hi all, I'm doing a little informal research. Do you mind answering a few questions?
Did you get the flu shot in pregnancy?
How far along were you when you got the ...
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- I had flu shots with both. I was pretty far along with my second (probably 7 months). Don't remember with the first. No problems. No issues. Had first at 37 weeks ...
- I've had 3 babies, and I got the flu shot with every one. At 14 weeks, at 8 weeks, and hmm, I guess it was before I was pregnant with the last one. All delivered at ...
- Yep, got the flu shot with both pregnancies. The first time I was late in my pregnancy when I got the shot, maybe 32 weeks or so, and I had my son at 40 weeks 6 days....
Flu Shot During Pregnancy
Asked by J.Z. from Chicago
on November 25, 2008
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Hi moms! I have been up all night wondering if I made a potential harmful decision for my baby. I am 7 weeks pregnant and by OB strongly suggested I have a flu shot ...
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- I got the flu shot last year and my almost 8 month old is fine.
- You will be fine...it is normal to worry a lot during pregnancy! I did too! I had a flu shot and everything was fine. I actually wanted the flu shot, because I thought...
- Hi J., I received the flu shot with both of my pregnancies and had no resulting problems. My first trimester each time was in flu season, so my OB highly recommend...
Should I Get a Flu Shot?
Asked by L.C. from Detroit
on October 13, 2008
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I was offered a flu shot at my last OBGYN visit and I told them I needed to think about it first. I have never had a flu shot in my life and have not had the "real" fl...
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- L., In 2006, I got pregnant and upon the advice of my OBGYN I got the flu shot on my first prenatal visit, I was 8 weeks at the time. I was sick with flu-like symptom...
- Question: You are aware that the Flu shot is for serious Influenza strains? Not the Intestinal Flu as many think (with vomiting/ diarrhea). You still may get a cold,...
- I would get it. I got the flu from my almost 2 year old when I was 5 months pregnant with my son and it was horrible. I got my first flu shot last year and will get ...
Pregnant and Needs Flu Shot
Asked by J.D. from San Antonio
on September 19, 2009
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I am 14 weeks pregnant and my dr. is recommending I get the seasonal and H1N1 flu shot. I know I need to because I am an elementary school teacher and already seeing ...
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- Hi J., These flus are hitting right now and you are a teacher. The H1N1 is probably more critical for you to get as it targets pregnant women. I believe obstetrici...
- Hi J., Have you asked your baby's pediatrician's office if they have the thimerosal free shots? Most carry it now since parents don't want to risk that preservative ...
- I would hold off getting it in the first trimester since they say that is the most critical time for organ development; I just wouldn't purposefully introduce a virus ...
Pregnant & Swine Flu Shot
Asked by D.G. from Los Angeles
on October 15, 2009
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If your pregnant, has any of your doctors recommended or not recommened getting the swine flu shot? I am 32 weeks pregnant and trying to get some clarity. It seems eit...
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- Trust your gut, not a doctor. They are not all-knowing, despite popular belief. Do your own research and you will find the clarity you are seeking.
- Dr Oz took the vaccine on air but said in an interview that he was not having his children vaccinated. I would not do it. Sambucol is very effective in combating flu...
- Many people suffer from the flu each year, a lot of them die from it. . .the swine flu vaccine is not "new", it is the same as the normal flu vaccine, but it has the H...
Flu Shot for Pregnant Mommy?
Asked by D.B. from Dallas
on July 31, 2010
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Hi Moms,
Every year I always get a flu shot and so does my husband. I am currently pregnant due in January. I would assume that I will be told that it is importa...
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- I personally would get the shot. My son is just over 2 now so I didn't have to worry about the new H1N1 vaccine with him, but I did get the regular seasonal flu shot ...
- Lillian, PLEASE read Dr. Sears , The Vaccine Book or Stephanie Cave;s vaccine book to read about a safe schedule. www.mercola.com can explain flu shots also. The CD...
- I got the flu shot when I was pregnant & the H1N1 shot. This year the shots will be combined. My pediatrician and my midwife both told me the flu shot was a great id...
