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meganNbobby
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nervous about flu shot
i have my flu shot in a little while.. and i'm nervous... never had one before... nervous about getting sick/bad reaction to it, they reccommeded it #1- i am preggo #2 i have asthma
i should be okay right?
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Posted 11/20/06 6:01 PM  |
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Re: nervous about flu shot
You will be fine- your arm may hurt for a day or two. That was the only side effect I have ever had. 
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| Posted 11/20/06 6:05 PM |
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Lillykat
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Re: nervous about flu shot
You will be fine. Your arm might be a little sore just like with any other shot (rub and move your arm around a lot after getting it and that will help a little with the pain). I haven't gotten one in years and had no reaction at all - just a little red dot and it was sore for few short hours.
If you have asthma you are better to get the shot or you can have problems so it is better in the long run for a slightly sore arm than to have a really bad flu.
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| Posted 11/20/06 6:39 PM |
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Re: nervous about flu shot
You'll be fine- as Lillykat said, being asthmatic, you really don't want to risk the flu. Because of my asthma I have always gottent them anyway. I had mine 2 weeks ago and I felt fine, just sore where I got the shot.
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| Posted 11/20/06 7:12 PM |
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jnico
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Re: nervous about flu shot
Honestly I never had the flu shot because I was so scared of having a bad reaction. I finally got it last week and I was absolutely fine. My arm hurt for a couple of days and I was a bit sleepy, but that was it. I think it is definitely worth it, if it will keep the flu away!
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| Posted 11/20/06 9:28 PM |
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lvdolphins
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Re: nervous about flu shot
I had mine on Friday. My arm was sore over the weekend, but, thats about it. It was my 1st flu shot as well.
You should be fine.
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| Posted 11/20/06 10:04 PM |
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Cookiegobbler
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Re: nervous about flu shot
I havent gotten mine yet... I'm a wuss!
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| Posted 11/20/06 10:13 PM |
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Re: nervous about flu shot
I would ask your OB for their opinion. When I was pg I asked her and she doesnt advise it since I have had it before and you dont know your body reacts to the side effects. I will not be getting it this year either.
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| Posted 11/21/06 8:45 AM |
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partyof6
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Re: nervous about flu shot
you HAVE TO get the flu shot.
my daughter has asthma and got the flu and I had to call a ambulance for her.
It is more imp for u then anyone else.
U will be fine. hugs!
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| Posted 11/21/06 8:54 AM |
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MelToddJulia
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Re: nervous about flu shot
The Flu shot is not a live virus anymore, so no one should be scared to get it, it has no side effects. You can have a sore arm thats it.
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| Posted 11/21/06 9:21 AM |
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Mommy2Boys
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Re: nervous about flu shot
I have never gotten the flu or the flu shot in the past so I am not going to get it now. I very rarely get sick, only maybe a bad head cold during the winter. My dr. never even mentioned it to me.
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| Posted 11/23/06 12:04 AM |
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krwm
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Re: nervous about flu shot
I was nervous too, but the only side effect I had was a sore arm and a little achy the day after.
Dr. said I may get a runny nose from it but nothing more.
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| Posted 11/23/06 9:27 AM |
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