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Pregnancy and the flu shot

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mfonseca326

on Jan. 17, 2013 at 10:55 AM

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First time mom here! Is it safe to get the flu vaccination while you're pregnant. I'm 30 weeks and haven't gotten it yet. Some advise please! Thanks.

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mfonseca326

on Jan. 17, 2013 at 10:55 AM

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frndlyfn

Platinum Member on Jan. 17, 2013 at 10:56 AM

No idea. I did not get it and dd was born in march 2006

Kazmira222

on Jan. 17, 2013 at 10:57 AM

I got whilst I was pregnant and my baby turned out just fine lol it's not bad. Especially since the flu is pretty bad right now.

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momsince04

on Jan. 17, 2013 at 10:59 AM

My doctor made me get it, as well as everyone that will be around the baby. With the flu season being so bad, it's highly recommended

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LittleBirdFly

Member on Jan. 17, 2013 at 10:59 AM

I have heard there are no studies about pregnant woman getting it. I have never gotten that shot in my life and wont be getting it now either.

lacyleanne

Member on Jan. 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM

Yes it is ok to get the flu vaccine while pregnant. I did and both me and baby (2 years now) are fine. :)

PinkParadox

Beautifully Broken on Jan. 17, 2013 at 11:01 AM

Build your own immune system instead of breeding the super flu.

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mfonseca326

New Member on Jan. 17, 2013 at 11:04 AM

My doctor said I should get it, but I've never gotten the vaccination before. I don't want to put anything in my body that isn't totally necessary.

ferne3

Member on Jan. 17, 2013 at 11:04 AM

Same. most OBs recommend it. Careful about asking vax questions here - there are strongly divergent views on this site. Personally with an epidemic right now, I got it at 16 weeks.