Is it safe to get a flu shot if you are trying to get pregnant?Will it affect/harm the "future" fetus?

Answer 1

MOST flu vaccines have MERCURY == bad for fetus. You MUST specifically request AND pay more for the flu shot without mercury. Mercury-free vaccines are in short supply.

Stop trusting Big Pharma and the Doctors paid by Big Pharma---start becoming a informed healthcare consumer.

If you want your children to stay out of the vicious drug circle that they will be heading for, you MUST inform yourself and NOT trust the doctors just because they are doctors.

Answer 2

No. It won't. In fact, pregnant women are encouraged to get the flu shot because of how dangerous the flu is for them and the baby at this stage.
There is a FluMist (injected as a nasal spray) that you shouldn't take within 2 mos of trying to get pregnant or while pregnant.

Answer 3

It is actually recommended that you have a flu shot while you are pregnant. The mercury has been removed so it's safe.

Answer 4

Always ask your Doctor if you have concerns.

So Who Should Typically Get the Flu Shot?
High-risk children who should get the flu vaccine include those who:
are between 6–59 months of age
were born prematurely and are at increased risk of developing lung problems if they get influenza
have chronic heart or lung disorders, including asthma
have chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, severe anemia, or immune deficiency (including HIV/AIDS and immunosuppression caused by drugs)
are on long-term aspirin therapy and may be at risk for Reye syndrome if they catch the flu
live with someone in any of the high-risk groups above
High-risk adults who should get the flu vaccine include:
those who have chronic lung or heart disorders
those who have chronic diseases such as diabetes mellitus, kidney disease, severe anemia, or immune deficiency (including HIV/AIDS and immunosuppression caused by drugs)
pregnant women
residents of nursing homes and other facilities that care for people with chronic medical conditions
health care workers and other employees of hospitals, nursing homes, and chronic care and other outpatient facilities who care for patients
police, firefighters, and other public safety workers
those planning to travel to the tropics at any time or to the Southern Hemisphere from April through September who did not receive a flu vaccine the previous year
everyone 50 years of age or older
out-of-home caregivers and household contacts of anyone in any of the high-risk groups
If you want to get the flu shot and aren't in the high-risk groups listed above, talk to your doctor about vaccine availability.


People who should not get a flu shot include:
anyone who's severely allergic to eggs and egg products (ingredients for flu shots are grown inside eggs, so tell your doctor if your child is allergic to eggs or egg products before he or she gets a flu shot)
infants under 6 months old
anyone who's ever had a severe reaction to a flu vaccination (although most people do not experience any side effects from the flu shot)
anyone with Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare condition that affects the immune system and nerves
anyone with a fever

Answer 5

My obgyn gave me one while pregnant! I know the main concern is if you're getting one with mercury in it, but most of them don't have that now.....

From what I remember, it's actually encouraged, especially in your 3rd trimester, because your child will have the benefit of the shot in their system for the first 6 months or so! Talk to your dr.

Answer 6

The flu shot is okay, the only one you should stay away from is the MMR that causes fetal defects, and you can't take it for three months while trying to conceive.

Answer 7

yes its fine to get a flu shot and no it wont harm a thing. always ask your doctor if you have any concerns

Answer 8

no it would harm and or make it well or kill idk