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Q: Flu Shots And Pregnancy
asked by: aduke00 on November 15th, 2006
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Should pregnant get flu shots? I have heard some say yes and some say no. Has anyone had the flu while being pregnant? Thanks for any info
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arcadia
replied on November 15th, 2006
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I believe flu shots are fine during pregnancy.
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hopefulmjz
replied on November 15th, 2006
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Yes, they are fine during pregnancy. I had one during my pregnancy and my daughter was just fine. They actually recommend pregnant women get a flu shot.
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Mabel
replied on November 15th, 2006
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Talk to your doctor, but the other posters are correct, a flu shot is fine for pregnant women.
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Pooh-Bear-2000
replied on November 15th, 2006
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I was pregnant last year during flu season and had a flu shot. They say that pregnant women getting the flu is more dangerous then getting the flu shot.
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Eyes Wide Shut
replied on November 15th, 2006
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My doctor asked me if I was asthmatic. I said no, and he said I would be fine without it.

I'm guessing that's because my longs would be able to fight the flu?

But pregnant women and babies over the age of 6 months are recommended to get a flu shot!

Sarah
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Idony
replied on November 16th, 2006
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The cdc recomends it, id go with their advise ^_^

~alicia~
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Jules
replied on November 16th, 2006
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I'm asthmatic and had the flu jab when I was pregnant with my son, on the advice of my doctor. My son was fine.

As pooh-bear said, the risks to the baby are weighed up against the risks to the mother.
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tigresacanela24
replied on November 16th, 2006
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I didn't get one (i also didn't get a cold or the flu while preggo) but it's safe. It's actually recommended that you get one while preggo.
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