Flu Shot
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Looking for a Pediatrician and Do I Get the Flu Shot When I Am Pregnant
Asked by T. from Milwaukee
on October 24, 2007
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I live in Muskego and work in Wauwatosa. I am due in November and am looking for a great Pediatrican to go. I was advised to get a flu shot but I have not put any me...
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- I did not get a flu shot when I was pregnant -- I don't react to them very well. Plus, you are so close to your due date I would think that you are okay without it. ...
- Hi T.: I love my pediatrician group: Southwest Pediatrics. I go to the New Berlin office near National & Moorland. I see Dr. Connie Ritcher. My husband and I pr...
- I've gotten the flu shot while I was pregnant both times. I didn't have any problems. However, I didn't have any problems taking meds while I was pregnant either (esp...
Confused About the Flu Shot When Attempting to Get Pregnant
Asked by C.I. from Washington DC
on November 9, 2008
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I just wondered if anyone knew anything about the effects of the flu shot if I were to get pregnant within 30 days of getting the vaccine. My husband and I are ready t...
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- I think the flu shot is only safe after your first trimester or at least that is what I was told but that was 4 years ago. I dont' know about taking it immediatley pr...
- The flu shot is reccommended for pregnant women who would be in their second or third trimester during flu season. I am six weeks pregnant and had a flu shot two week...
- When I was trying to get pregnant with my son I had a flu shot. The lady at Target Clinic called her supervisor for me to find out if it would have any effects if I w...
Did You Get the Flu shot...and Then Get the Flu?
Asked by F.H. from Phoenix
on January 17, 2012
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I laugh about this because I swear, my mom gets the flu shot and then she gets sick a month or more later. I keep telling her to not get the shot and see what happens...
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- I got as far as Bridgette's post, and she is exactly right. I will tell you that I have gotten the flu (the real flu, which has nothing to do with one's stomach) afte...
- My husband had it twice and both times got super sick. I've never had one, nor have my kids. My grandma got the new one with h1n1 and passed away after getting deathly...
- The flu vaccine has minimal if any effectiveness. As others have noted, it's only against three strains of flu, and is based on educated guesses as to which strains wi...
I'm 37 Weeks Pregnant.. Flu Shot?
Asked by J.L. from Denver
on October 22, 2008
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I'm really confused if I should get the flu shot. I have 2 other children, 1 that attends school and 1 that is just turning 3. I did have them recieve their flu shot...
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- Im pregnant as well and my mom is a pediatric nurse. You should have a flu shot as long as you are over the 1st trimester( which you are). I believe your newborn wil...
- My Doc had me get one while around 30 some weeks... My little one is 5 months old and my doc now made me get one for this season. I do breasfeed and she said that d...
- YES! It is recommended for pregnant women who are in their second and third trimester--I'm surprised your Dr. has not suggested it already. I even read that it is ok i...
FLU SHOT SYMPTOMS / VENTING - (Sorry So Long)
Asked by K.C. from Detroit
on December 23, 2011
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Hi mamas,
I am 7 months preg with my third, Never once had I got the flu shot. My kids are 12 and 7 and I am 30. Never once have we gotten the flu. THIS IS NOT TO ...
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- It would not suprise me if there was a connection. And it also would not surprise me if your health care professionals deny - all day long - that there might be. And...
- I believe that shot could have something to do with your issue. Docs do not always have the answer. If I were you I would go see the group at The Alternative Healthc...
- Couple of things. Having had two c-sections, I can tell you that a cough post C-section would be one of the worst things I can imagine. I lived in fear of getting a ...
Seeking Other Moms' Thoughts About Taking the Seasonal Flu Shot While Pregnant
Asked by N.M. from Dallas
on October 27, 2009
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My doctor has recommended several times for me to take the flu shot while pregnant. I have to admit, I am very apprehensive. They tell you not to take medication whi...
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- I did decide to get the seasonal flu shot about a month ago now when I was around 35 weeks preggo. Like you, I was apprehensive, but when I spoke with my doctor, she ...
- I got the flu shot twice when I was pregnant and I was fine. Colds and flu would not be great for a pregnant woman. Can you imagine? To me getting the flu shot is ...
- I think you really need to take your overall health into consideration. I didn't get the flu shot last year when I was pregnant, but I'm pretty healthy and not prone ...
Flu Shot During Pregnancy
Asked by J.J. from Pittsburgh
on October 29, 2010
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So I am 32 weeks pregnant, and my doctor wants me to take the flu vaccine. I have been researching both sides of the argument and I'm very confused and worried. One on...
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- I did not get the flu shot last year when I was pregnant, but I did get the flu! It wasn't fun, but I got through it just fine(lots of vitamin C) and my healthy baby ...
- Take care of yourself, eat well, drink clean water, get the rest you need, and don't get the vaccine. Your body will be able to handle it if you are exposed to someth...
- Hi, J.: Take your vitamins, stay warm, stay away from sick folks and get through your pregnancy well. After you have your baby, then you can think about a flu shot...
Pregnant and Flu Shot
Asked by C.Z. from Omaha
on October 25, 2012
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Is this safe? i need one but I dont know if it is safe. If I do I will get it tomorrow.
ETA- My child will be vaccinated! Like it or not so that is not the question.
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- Last fall when I was pregnant (going into 3rd trimester), my OB pushed for me to have it. Also discussed with my PCP, because the previous times I've received it I've ...
- I got my flu shot when I was pregnant. My job was to protect my developing baby.
- Strongly recommended. Pregnant women are much more likely to have serious complications if they get the flu. Check the CDC website if you have questions.
Should I Get a Flu Shot? (I'm 6.5 Wks Pregnant)
Asked by S.A. from Chicago
on November 5, 2012
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I'm going to ask my OB when I go for my first appointment on the 16th. I wish I would have gotten it when my kids got theirs in September, but I didn't...Since I'm in...
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- Hi. I'm not a doctor, but I am a medic and I give flu shots all the time. You should absolutely get the flu shot. There are preservative free, single dose vials, ...
- go get it. If you want to wait and get at your OB, that is fine, but please know that there is no special "pregnancy" brand of flu shot. ;) I believe they may some wit...
- You could risk getting the flu (hardly a hardship or blip on the radar, even though it does suck to be sick when pregnant) or risk vaccine-damaging your unborn child. ...
Swine Flu & Seasonal Flu Vaccines During Pregnancy
Asked by C.S. from New York
on September 24, 2009
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Hi ladies. I am 16 weeks pregnant with my 1st child & have suffered 2 miscarriages. I was wondering what your thoughts are about the safety of these 2 vaccines durin...
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- Please listen to your doctor's recommendations. You'll need the shots if you are a teacher - you will be exposed to so much. And be cautious about what you read on t...
- Hi C., There is no guarantee of safety, meds and vaccines cannot be tested on pregnant women. The CDC does recommend these vaccines for pregnanct women, but I likely...
- Are you trying to make a decision? A friend recently sent me a letter clarifying the concerns and addressing questions on safety and effectiveness. This has cert...
