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flu shot
Is it safe to get? I'm in my 13th week.
I haven't had my flu shot for over three years. My immune system is amazing. I literally never get sick. Probably because it built up so well when I got sick a lot as a child. My parents were not super protective over me playing in dirt or other things. I haven't had the flu, a cold, or anything else in years. A few years ago when I DID get my flu shot, I got sick for like two weeks immediately afterwards. Puking, fever, everything. I remember every year I would get my flu shot I would get so sick. But the past three years of not getting it, I haven't been sick with anything at all.
Youre right, its not worth arguing. Ultimately, because you think I'm brainwashed and too uneducated to have an opinion and I think you are misinformed because you have only been taught one way to think and that there are no other options. Just because people have a different opinion doesnt make them wrong. And all these organizations such as the American Academy of Pediatrics and CDC shouldnt not be the answer to everything, nor should they always be trusted as evident by the recent outcome. And once again, just because others are immunized doesnt not mean that they cant carry the disease and pass it to you. You should rely on yourself to keep yourself healthy and know other options for prevention and remedies.
Talk to your doctor about this. Vaccinations and immunizations can be a controversial topic you'll never get a straight answer on here. I am allergic to a compound in the flu shot so I'm unable to get it but I rely on others to be immunized so I don't get it.
If you're going to question my education than it's not even worth arguing, because any good Dr is going to stand by my argument, hence the reason the american academy of pediatrics very strongly recommends childhood immunizations.... But to answer the original poster, in short, the flu vaccine is perfectly safe to get during pregnancy and is strongly recommended for mom, and other children in the family, and anyone who will be spending time with the baby.
Then why do some Dr not believe in vaccines? They clearly have more education than you. And only a 340% increase? Only in African Americanss? They still count even tho as the one scientist said they removed them "because they didn't have birth certificates". The study was published in 2004 after the 90s ..... and before 3 years of age is when they get the most shots so you saying that doesn't make it any better. The CDC president, senior scientist and a second scientist have all admitted that they falsifies information. That's no one but themselves villainizing their own industry and reputation
I do plenty of research, I am a nurse. The study was only referencing African american boys from Atlanta and only the MMR vaccine when given before 3/years of age. (which has not contained thimerosol since the 90's). And the study only showed a 340% increase because they threw out half the test group.... It's people that have no understanding of immunology, the disease process, or basic chemistry that twist things to make the vaccine industry look like a villain.
Yes, the CDC has admitted it, that they new the study showed a 340% increase in autism and changed the study to make it appear like it didn't, and Yes the study was published and there is a second "whistleblower" now, one of the other scientists on the study. Why is it so hard to believe? Do some research
@believeinyou My family and friends that I have daily contact with get their flu shot to prevent me from unnecessary exposure to the flu. I have a genetic health condition that makes my immune system more vulnerable than the average Joe. If I can limit my exposure to the flu to only when I'm out and about, and not when I'm at home, I have a less likely chance of dying.
Only multidose vials of flu vaccine contain thimerosol (mercury) and to be honest you could take all ten doses in the bottle and you'd still be exposed to less mercury than you would by eating a tuna sandwich. Also the CDC is not admitting that any vaccines cause autism, because they don't lol. If you actually read the study that the "whistleblower" is referring to it is so flawed it's ridiculous and would never be considered a valid study, which is why its finding were never published. If you have concerns about preservatives just make sure you get a single dose syringe or vial. Single dose vaccines do not contain preservatives at all. Also the flu vaccine cannot cause you to catch the flu, as it's a "dead" virus.
My doctor recommended it early in my pregnancy but I refused.. seems it does more harm than good.
Eating and living a healthy life style is important and there are other prevention and remedies. Also in reply to another comment, if you get the shot why does your family and friends need to get theirs if you are already protected? Oh and even if they do get the shot they can still carry the disease
I will be getting mine and so will anyone who wants contact with my baby...I will Also be getting my first child because she's in school and I def don't want her sick with it this year..it will be the first year my lil family is getting them and its just to keep our new lil one healthy. I also made sure my family was up to date on their TDAP because of the recent out break in whooping cough, my OB had a baby she delivered this year die from it and I'm not willing to take the chance and I won't let others who are not up to date near my child for the same reason lol
I think you should do what your dr recommends.
If you haven't asked about it yet i would.
I will not be getting the flu shot this year BC the first time i received i caught swine flu. Out was awful.
However that is not the case for every one and every one should talk to a dr before doing any thing while pregnant
If you haven't asked about it yet i would.
I will not be getting the flu shot this year BC the first time i received i caught swine flu. Out was awful.
However that is not the case for every one and every one should talk to a dr before doing any thing while pregnant
Flue shots have mercury which is classified as a neurotoxin. The mercury supresses the immune system for about 2 weeks which makes people extremely more likely to get the flu. Dr's will recommend it just like they recommend to get vaccines which the CDC is now admitting can cause autism. I'll probably get ripped one for advising against it, but do some research. You don't have to blindly trust your Dr about everything. This is your body, your baby, your decision. Don't get guilted into anything
I got mine Tuesday! I have to get it because actually catching the flu will put me in the hospital (and it has, the one year I didn't get one). I also have to rely on close friends and family members to get theirs too in order to stay healthy. I'm 35 weeks tomorrow.
Doctors recommended that you get it, but I refused to get it. It almost killed my grandpa. Also my husband is military and they force them to get it and it always makes him so sick. Had my grandpa hospitalized and everything. I don't feel its worth it. But my doctor did highly recommend that I get it, and was very upset when I didn't. Do your research on it if you are not comfortable with it.
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