It depends on your work environment. It doesn't matter if you exercise or not, if you come in contact with someone or something that has been touched by someone with the flu you increase your chances of getting it. It is soooo easy to get someone elses germs!!! I work in the healthcare field with a lot of people, so I get the shot every year and it does not harm those who are trying to get pregnant. I STRONGLY RECOMMEND YOU GET THE SHOT!!! This year is going to be very tough and it is not even flu season officially yet and we have already had so many cases reported... that is just the regular flu, the H1N1 is a whole different set of numbers that are rapidly increasing. I think that not getting the shots can hurt you and your chances more than you getting the shot, but who am I to say I am not a doctor only a nurse!!!
Thanks ladies. I am meeting with my re next Tuesday so I will also ask there, but I am leaning towards taking it.
hi there. i actually am in the same situation. i'm a teacher & the town offers all town employees free seasonal flu shots. i had a 3dt this past tuesday so i wasn't sure if i should get one. i called my ivf nurse & she said yes & that they actually suggest/encourage it. so i think i will. hope that helps.
I myself disagree with all flu vaccines because I feel if you keep yourself mentally and physically healthy by exercising and eating well that your body will do its job to protect your baby and you. Also, there was a posting by Alba333 on Tues in the pregnancy 35+ forum with other peoples opinions on this vaccine, which might help you decide. God Bless.