i get really sick every winter season & i dont want to be sick & miserable with no way of making myself feel any better (ex. thera flu, & other sick meds). is the flu shot something that is advisable for prego women??
2006-10-10 10:50:29 · 10 answers · asked by miss me! 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
People who should get vaccinated each year are:
People at high risk for complications from the flu, including:
Children aged 6–59 months,
Pregnant women,
People 50 years of age and older, and
People of any age with certain chronic medical conditions;
People who live in nursing homes and other long term care facilities
2006-10-10 11:25:37 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I've been told during both of my pregnancies to get the flu shot. It is recommended because as a previous person said, pregnant women fall into the high risk category. If you're not convinced either way, ask your doctor.
2006-10-10 11:22:18 · answer #2 · answered by kmarker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is a question for your Dr. Let him know that you get sick every winter and see what he has to say. There are so many variables with the shot and pregnancy that I would only trust my Dr. Another person you can talk to is a Pharmacist. They have more knowledge about this thing than even a Dr. They have to know the molecular design of the drug. I wish you luck honey and Congratulations on your NEW LITTLE LIFE !!! Good Luck !
2006-10-10 10:54:29 · answer #3 · answered by DERLANDSON 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is recommended that pregnant women get the flu shot. However, you should ask your doctor for the flu shot that does not contain the mercury-based preservative called Thimerosal. See the link I've provided for more info.
2006-10-10 11:54:12 · answer #4 · answered by prettycoloredrocks 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It's perfectly fine. I had a flu shot, okay'd by my ob and done at the same hospital, when I was in my third trimester. Nothing happened, no flu or cold that winter. So go for it!
2006-10-10 10:55:32 · answer #5 · answered by caliorchid 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get a flu shot.
2006-10-10 10:58:01 · answer #6 · answered by The Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think its advisable. Any jab gives u a small amount of the virus and this is not good for pregnant women.
2006-10-10 10:52:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
my doctor told me not to get one. he said the new shot out can hurt the baby. so i will be sick this year but with a healthy baby.
2006-10-10 12:13:40 · answer #8 · answered by deener1977 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had heard it was OK to take because preg. women fall into "high risk" category. Ask your doc though, I wouldn't wanna expose myself to something if I didn't have too, ya know?
2006-10-10 10:53:47 · answer #9 · answered by emmadropit 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think so!! sorry
2006-10-10 10:53:50 · answer #10 · answered by Lori C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋