Flu Shot...

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Am I gonna need one?

I've heard of doctors urging their pregnant patients to get one. I hope I don't have to. I don't feel comfortable injecting that into my body at any time (and especially NOT when pregnant).

Can I refuse it or do I have to get it? I mean... a flu isn't the end of the world and it's only certain strains of the flu virus IIRC... You get the flu, throw up for a few days then you are better. Is that really that big of a deal that I need a shot to protect me from it?

 

[~Mrs. A2J~]

Never had one while pregnant (or ever). I certainly wouldn't inject anything into my body unless the pros far out weighed the cons. And I believe the flu shot is still one of the shots that contains mercury in it.

If I was you I wouldn't get it.

And just so you know you can refuse ANYTHING you want when it comes to any descision concerning you and your baby. They can't make you do anything or take any tests you don't want to.

 

[jgonz]

Yes, the flu shot Does have mercury/Thimerasol in it. And No, it's not safe while pregnant no matter What doctors say. There have been NO studies done on the affects of the flu shot on a an unborn baby! It's grounds for malpractice, IMO.

Oh, and you can ALWAYS refuse to do all sorts of things. I refused the glucose tolerance test a few weeks ago (no point for me to do it). They can't "make" you take any shot or do any medical procedure if you don't want it.

 

[llghoney]

I didn't get one either & was in my first trimester in the winter when they say you more apt to getting the flu.

 

[Sign Of The Fish Burger]

Great, thanks ladies. Now I'm wondering why they would want pregnant women to have one

 

[llghoney]

I guess they think that it's better to get the shot than the actual flu itself. I had just never had a flu shot & really didn't want to risk getting sick from the shot. My body is sooo sensitive. But geesh if you read & read these books & online preggie women can't do ANYTHING but breathe if that!

 

[Leanna]

No I would not get the flu shot while pregnant.

 

[Assisi]

I've never had a flu shot, and I don't see why pregnancy is the time to start. People get sick, so you're likely to be sick at some point in the pregnancy. It just happens.

 

[gracepaints]

I turned down lots of stuff when I pg. Flu shots were one of them.

 

[beccasmommy]

I am not really for or against the flu shot but it should be known that the "FLU" is not a digestive tract illness it is a respiratory illness that is quite severe and the reason that the good ole docs want YOU to get it is so that if you are going to have a child under 1 yr old during the flu season is to protect you little one by "reducing" the probable exposure. just a little side note I wouldn't get the flu shot while pregnant either.

 

[FaithLoveHope9]

I am not really for or against the flu shot but it should be known that the "FLU" is not a digestive tract illness it is a respiratory illness that is quite severe and the reason that the good ole docs want YOU to get it is so that if you are going to have a child under 1 yr old during the flu season is to protect you little one by "reducing" the probable exposure. just a little side note I wouldn't get the flu shot while pregnant either.

Thanks- I was just about to say the same thing!