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RyansMommy
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when to get the flu shot?
I am having our 2nd child on Nov 6th. Im nervous about getitng the flu shot while actually pregnant.
Should I wait until after I deliver to get it? My OB said for its safe for me to get now...but Im still nervous.
WWYD?
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Posted 10/10/07 8:12 PM  |
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Calla
My girls
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
I got mine now at 31 weeks pregnant. Getting the flu could put me in the hospital since I'm pregnant, thats no good for baby!
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| Posted 10/10/07 9:09 PM |
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CAT215
The Merlster
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Cathie
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
Got mine today! I feel fine, I've never had one before but my OB recommended it.
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| Posted 10/10/07 9:10 PM |
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nickipa
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Nicki
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
I got my flu shot today too
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| Posted 10/10/07 9:31 PM |
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
My doctor said they recommend all preggos get flu shots. Mine doesn't have the vaccine in yet, but I will get it once they do.
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| Posted 10/10/07 9:36 PM |
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BRod-Cheng
I'm going to be a big brother!
Member since 6/07 1860 total posts
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Betty
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
The flu shot is recommened by the center for disease control for all women who will be pregnant during the flu season.
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| Posted 10/10/07 10:27 PM |
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jes81276
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Jaime
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
My OB STRONGLY recommends that I get it
while pregnant. I wouldn't worry
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| Posted 10/11/07 7:29 AM |
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HappilyMarried
LIF Toddler
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
They are offering the flu shot at my job today. I was wondering if I should get it? I did see on the Today show this morning that they recommend it for people over 50, definitely people 65 and over, children under 5, and they did say expecting mothers.
I typically don't get the flu shot but I guess I should go down and get it today? I hope this doesn't make me more tired then I already am.  
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| Posted 10/11/07 9:16 AM |
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Happy1
I'm a mommy!!!!
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
This is the first time I am hearing about this. I will be pregnant during flu season. I'm going to mention this at my appointment next week.
I am in my first trimester, is it safe to get the shot than or can you only get the vaccination at a certain point during pregnancy?
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| Posted 10/11/07 9:18 AM |
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dpli
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
I have to talk to the doc about this next week. The other reason they recommend it for pregnant women is that a child can't get it until after 6 months of age, so the belief is that if the mother has it while pregnant, the infant will also benefit from it before they can get one themselves.
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| Posted 10/11/07 10:02 AM |
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TeamSweet
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Heather
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
Posted by Happy1
This is the first time I am hearing about this. I will be pregnant during flu season. I'm going to mention this at my appointment next week.
I am in my first trimester, is it safe to get the shot than or can you only get the vaccination at a certain point during pregnancy?
I think I read we shouldn't get it during the first trimester.
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| Posted 10/11/07 11:20 AM |
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krwm
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
anytime after the 1st tri get it.
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| Posted 10/11/07 11:22 AM |
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Happy1
I'm a mommy!!!!
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
Posted by TeamSweet
Posted by Happy1
This is the first time I am hearing about this. I will be pregnant during flu season. I'm going to mention this at my appointment next week.
I am in my first trimester, is it safe to get the shot than or can you only get the vaccination at a certain point during pregnancy?
I think I read we shouldn't get it during the first trimester.
I figured that would be the case, okay great thanks!
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| Posted 10/11/07 11:29 AM |
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Karen
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
my OB hasn't mentioned it at all. Hubby got his today through work.
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| Posted 10/11/07 11:32 AM |
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
Posted by Happy1
Posted by TeamSweet
Posted by Happy1
This is the first time I am hearing about this. I will be pregnant during flu season. I'm going to mention this at my appointment next week.
I am in my first trimester, is it safe to get the shot than or can you only get the vaccination at a certain point during pregnancy?
I think I read we shouldn't get it during the first trimester.
I figured that would be the case, okay great thanks!
My Ob/Gyn said anytime during pregnancy is safe. Once they get the vaccine in the office, I'm going to get it. Otherwise you risk them running out of the vaccine like they have in other years. I'd ask your doctor.
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| Posted 10/11/07 12:02 PM |
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LIMOMx2
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
Posted by krwm
anytime after the 1st tri get it.
Actually my OB told me that the 1st tri is the safest time to get it and that is when I got it with DS.
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| Posted 10/11/07 12:04 PM |
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curliegirl
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Gina
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
I met a pediatrician that suggested getting it while in the hospital after delivery or if my Ob says now, that's fine too.
She also suggested DH get one too.....
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| Posted 10/11/07 12:21 PM |
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funtime
LIF Infant
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Re: when to get the flu shot?
I'm due in 3 wks and I got the flu shot yesterday. OB and future pediatrian recommended it. just have a iittle soreness at the site of the shot, but no other side effects.
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