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1019509 tn?1251409726

H1N1

Hi All,

This group is great! So helpful! I don't want to be a worry-wart, but the one thing that I have been thinking about incessantly (already) has been the H1N1 vaccine coming out in October. Has anyone talked to their doctor about it yet? Have any of you given it any thought?

Also, I have never even had a regular flu shot. Are you all getting those as well?

Thanks in advance for any responses. :)
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My OB says the risks of contracting swine flu far outweigh those that might be associated with the vaccine. Pregnant women are a high risk group because our immune systems are weaker while we're pregnant and our doctors might hesitate to put us on anti-virals if we get sick. The high fever can also affect the baby. Research also anticipates that if you get the shot, the baby will be immune to swine flu as well. So, while I'm nervous about the vaccine because it hasn't been extensively tested, I'm going to get it - just seems like the safest thing to do. I'll probably get the regular flu shot as well.
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621803 tn?1302888341
lol  *flu* not flue
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621803 tn?1302888341
I think there's a higher chance of getting the flue with the nasal spray than with the shot.  I know the shot is the dead virus, which is why I get it instead of the spray because of my heart.
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1017712 tn?1252662686
   I am terrified of both flus. I have never had a flu shot before but this is my first pregnancy. My only concern is that I have that the flu shot can make you sick sometimes. I go to the doctor again tommorrow so I will let you guys know what he says for me.
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621803 tn?1302888341
I'm probably going to get both. My mom is a nurse and she said I should get the H1N1 vaccine, but I will ask my RE as well when I go in for my ultrasound next week. I always get the regular flu shot as well, and will this time, but that's more because I have a pacemakre and my cardiologist says I have to get it.
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636349 tn?1251486217
Great question!!! I have also been worried about that too. I haven't had my first appt with my OB yet (it's later this week) but I do plan on asking about it. As far as flu shot goes, some docs say get it, others say don't... IDK I would just ask your OB and see how they feel about it. I'll let you know what mine says*** Good Luck
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