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Corinne
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anyones ob give them the flu shot?
went for a checkup at 13 weeks and my ob gave me a flu shot. is this common?
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BRod-Cheng
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
Yes. I read that it is recommended for women that are going to be pregnant during the flu season. I got a flu shot yesterday.
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Message edited 9/27/2007 10:19:40 PM.
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| Posted 9/27/07 10:04 PM |
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jes81276
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Jaime
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
My ob doesn't do it, but they told me to get the shot from my primary care physician
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| Posted 9/28/07 7:16 AM |
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Calla
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
Yup. The first time I was pregnant there was shortage of flu shots -- they were only being given to the elderly, people with health problems, young children, and pregnant women! So, apparently we are in the higher risk category...
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| Posted 9/28/07 8:24 AM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
When I was PG I got my flu shot around the same time as you from my OB.
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| Posted 9/28/07 8:31 AM |
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JenBenMen
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
i was preggo all last winter and I didnt get the flu shot....my dr said it was optional
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| Posted 9/28/07 9:23 AM |
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Heather617
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
I wasn't offered one
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| Posted 9/28/07 9:24 AM |
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NewlyMrs
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
I was wondering this as well. I forgot to ask my OB last time, I have to remember this time.
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| Posted 9/28/07 9:29 AM |
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JChia
Mom of 2 Princesses
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Jen
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
My dr reccomended it, but the last time I got the flu shot was the last year I got the flu.
For some reason it made me for susceptible to the flu, not the way its supposed to work... so I'm leary of getting it now. But thats just me.
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| Posted 9/28/07 10:07 AM |
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Chica
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
Posted by JChia
My dr reccomended it, but the last time I got the flu shot was the last year I got the flu.
For some reason it made me for susceptible to the flu, not the way its supposed to work... so I'm leary of getting it now. But thats just me.
Same thing happended to me. THe only time I got the flu shot, I ended up getting the flu that year. It was a miserable experience.
My dr. (internist) asked me yesterday if I wanted to get one. I opted not to.
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| Posted 9/28/07 11:24 AM |
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Leeners
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
As pregnant women we're at the top of the list to get them even if there's a shortage. I actually wanted to ask my doctor about this at my next appt.
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| Posted 9/28/07 11:25 AM |
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LIFamilies
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
My Midwife said NY law says she has to offer me the flu shot. (of couse I dont have to take it ) I have never had one. I have not had the flu since I am a kid. I usually only get one cold a year but now I am wondering if I should.
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Corinne
My munchkins
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
Liz, i was told that the shot passes the immunity onto the child for up to 6 months. i never get the flu but dont want to take the chance of getting it. i take my daughter to 5 playgroups a week. the chances of me getting it are higher then before. for piece of mind i took it. my arm was sore for a day but that was about it. i heard people say it gives you a mild case of the flu but i think that is false. the flonaise the one you put up your nose gives you the live virus but is not reccommended for pregnant women.
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| Posted 10/3/07 10:39 PM |
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Kidsaplenty
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
I'm not getting it.
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| Posted 10/3/07 11:02 PM |
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CAT215
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
I have never had a flu shot and to be honest can't even remember ever having had the flu. I am booked in to have one next Wednesday at my OB. He recommended it.
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| Posted 10/3/07 11:06 PM |
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Marybeth222
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
I had one every time I was pregnant. I actually think it's recommended for pregnant women.
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| Posted 10/4/07 8:08 AM |
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dee7772
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
I had it last year when I was pregnant.
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| Posted 10/4/07 9:37 AM |
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LisaI
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
i've had the flu shot maybe once or twice in my life and did not get it with my daughters pregnancy and will not get it with this one. it's a personal choice.
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| Posted 10/4/07 10:06 AM |
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Lillykat
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
Posted by JChia
My dr reccomended it, but the last time I got the flu shot was the last year I got the flu.
For some reason it made me for susceptible to the flu, not the way its supposed to work... so I'm leary of getting it now. But thats just me.
I get the shot every year - and two years I got the flu anyway - that is because it only covers some not all of the strains so you can still get the flu just not the strains you were vacinated against.
I got one when I was pregnant b.c fevers during pregnancy can cause complications and I didn't want to take the chance with the flu since I was commuting to NYC every day.
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| Posted 10/4/07 1:37 PM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: anyones ob give them the flu shot?
I'm getting it! I read the that the Flu can cause problems for the baby. Not taking that chance!
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