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I have the option of getting the flu vaccination in work tomorrow and I was just wondering what your thoughts were on it. I know that it is recommended for pregnant women to get the vaccine but at the same time I didn't get it when I was pregnant with DD and I have only had the flu once in my life when I was a teenager.
So will you be getting it ?
Yeah, I heard it protects baby from the flu for six months after birth so I will probably get it even though I'm not looking forward to it.
nope never have never will-
So funny you asked this. There is actually a running joke in our area (I work at an educational institution that has a wellness center) because the last time I took the flu shot I became pregnant with my son. Guess what...I also received the flu shot a month before I became pregnant this time. Interesting. I don't know that they are necessary but make sure you get the preservative free one if you do get it.
No way lol!!!
I did because the flu is very dangerous for babies to contract. I didn't get one with my first and he got the flu and was in the hospital for days.
I got one at my OB's office
sorry it is always scary when our babes are sick:( can i ask was he ebf then?Quote:
Originally Posted by Rosie85
no I don't make breastmilk beyond the colostrum which was all he got. Breastfeeding is no guarantee against the flu either especially if the mother didn't have it in the last year.
NO WAY! :)
And my doc even tried to scare me into it! Oh fing well! My local news is trying to scare people into getting it now too.
During the H1N1 scare I did get one, and I think at the time I was prego with DS#2, but ironically that shot made me and DH Really sick! I won't be getting another.