H1N1 and pregnancy

[spade22]

It is recommended that pregnant women recieve the H1N1, as well as regular, flu shot during pregnancy.  Here is quote from Dr Enoch Choi on a recent thread regarding this important topic.

"Why does CDC advise pregnant women to receive the 2009 H1N1 influenza (flu) vaccine (shot)?

Getting the flu shot is the single best way to protect against the flu. It is important for a pregnant woman to receive both the 2009 H1N1 flu shot and the seasonal flu shot. A pregnant woman who gets any type of flu has a greater chance for serious health problems. Compared with people in general who get 2009 H1N1 flu (formerly called “swine flu”), pregnant women with 2009 H1N1 flu are more likely to be admitted to hospitals. Pregnant women are also more likely to have serious illness and death from 2009 H1N1 flu.

When a pregnant woman gets a flu shot, it can protect both her and her baby. Research has found that pregnant women who had a flu shot get sick less often with the flu than do pregnant women who did not get a flu shot.  Babies born to mothers who had a flu shot in pregnancy also get sick with flu less often than do babies whose mothers did not get a flu shot."


Here is a link to the discussion:

http://www.medhelp.org/health_chats/archive/34

[Crystalrt]

I personally think it comes down to a persons own opinion. I have had the H1N1 vaccine as I don't like risks when it comes to pregnancy. Yes some people do have reactions to vaccines but the chance of that would be less than contracting the disease your getting vaccinated for. If that made any sense.

[Crystalrt]

I do think that is stupid because with some religions they don't agree with vaccinations. So if they were to work where u do they would be terminated for having cultural beliefs!!!!
Is that even legal for them to ask that? I'm in Australia so I don't know but I'm sure as hell I would not be letting them tell me what I had to inject in my body!!! Sorry got me a little fired up too...

[AuroraSage]

Ha!

Just to add a bit of a different opinion.. and to back up JoyRenee a bit... I have never gotten a flu shot.  And definitely don't plan on getting one now... or even immunizing my child!  oh boy.  what a subject to be getting in to so early in the morning.  But yes, I do believe that "big pharma" is hyping this all the wrong way... and would never inject something into myself just because someone told me to.

[Victoria01]

I think what it boils down to is a personal decision. Opinions are like a$$ holes, everyone has one. Make the choice YOU are comfortable with for yourself and your family, whether that means getting it or not, it's up to each person and they shouldn't be attacked for their choice. No matter what the difference of opinion is here, we ALL have the same goal, which is to do what we feel is best for ourselves and our loved ones.

[Lance06]

There are two different shots...one has a preservative that they would prefer pregnant women and infants not to get. We dont have the other vaccine here in NY where I am yet, only the one with the preservative...so I am still waiting.

[tiredbuthappy]

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#33387620   this story had me in tears

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3032619/#33239042  from Today Show on Oct 9, advice for pregnant women about flu