Swine flu vaccine - Page 4

Junebug_CJ · Nov 5th, 2009, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by cmharbour

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Originally Posted by Beltane

My Ob gives both the H1N1 and seasonal flu shot out free to all pregnant women regardless of trimester.

Exactly...they wouldn't give it to us if they thought it was bad for our bean. Think about how many people have died from it that were pregnant?? Then think about how many complications there is with people that have had the H1N1 shot?? Then make your decision. I am very confident in my decision

100% agreed. Have to say I didn't appreciate the sore deltoid, but I'm soooo happy I did this when I did: we're having the start of our major outbreak in Toronto now, and I feel so much better knowing I'll be immunized!
CJ

Melsue129 · Nov 5th, 2009, 10:22 AM

I got the H1N1 yesterday and I feel fine and I also have prego friends that have gotten it. They are really recommending it at my OB office. My DH was also recommending that I get it.. Im almost 10 weeks, so far so good... There has now been many confirmed cases in my area so better safe than sorry is what I say.... Good Luck

quail · Nov 5th, 2009, 11:33 AM

hi ive got mine booked for tommorow and my dd is having it as well as she has just recovered from cancer i hope we will both be fine.xxx

gem_ · Nov 5th, 2009, 14:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Junebug_CJ

Just had mine: didn't wait for the non-adjuvant one, that would take an extra 1.5-2 weeks to get it, then 10-14 days to become immune. The one with adjuvant is deemed safe in pregnancy, other vaccines that have been administered to pregnant women (of all trimesters) for years contain adjuvant so there are years of data on which to base oneself and clearly state NO risk to fetus. With this one, by next week I'll be immune: my goal was to be immune BEFORE the start of my 2nd trimester, since women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters are at highest risk if they get H1N1. There is no contra-indication to getting the vaccine before 14 weeks: some countries have limited supply and are giving priority to women 14 weeks +. If you can get it in the first trimester, do so for sure!!!
CJ

Hi Junebug,

I thought I read somewhere that in Canada you couldn't have the swine flu vaccine containing adjuvant until you were 20 weeks. Has this now changed?

In the UK it is recommended by the Department of Health in all trimesters.

cmharbour · Nov 5th, 2009, 14:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Junebug_CJ

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Originally Posted by cmharbour

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Originally Posted by Beltane

My Ob gives both the H1N1 and seasonal flu shot out free to all pregnant women regardless of trimester.

Exactly...they wouldn't give it to us if they thought it was bad for our bean. Think about how many people have died from it that were pregnant?? Then think about how many complications there is with people that have had the H1N1 shot?? Then make your decision. I am very confident in my decision

100% agreed. Have to say I didn't appreciate the sore deltoid, but I'm soooo happy I did this when I did: we're having the start of our major outbreak in Toronto now, and I feel so much better knowing I'll be immunized!
CJ

we are having out breaks here in NH as well. I even got the boys (6 years) the H1N1 as they are around me they are high risk. I am just glad I did it when I did....as the Dr said we don't know if we will have any left when you come back for your next appt so I jumped all over it.

Junebug_CJ · Nov 5th, 2009, 14:23 PM

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Originally Posted by gem_

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Originally Posted by Junebug_CJ

Just had mine: didn't wait for the non-adjuvant one, that would take an extra 1.5-2 weeks to get it, then 10-14 days to become immune. The one with adjuvant is deemed safe in pregnancy, other vaccines that have been administered to pregnant women (of all trimesters) for years contain adjuvant so there are years of data on which to base oneself and clearly state NO risk to fetus. With this one, by next week I'll be immune: my goal was to be immune BEFORE the start of my 2nd trimester, since women in their 2nd and 3rd trimesters are at highest risk if they get H1N1. There is no contra-indication to getting the vaccine before 14 weeks: some countries have limited supply and are giving priority to women 14 weeks +. If you can get it in the first trimester, do so for sure!!!
CJ

Hi Junebug,

I thought I read somewhere that in Canada you couldn't have the swine flu vaccine containing adjuvant until you were 20 weeks. Has this now changed?

In the UK it is recommended by the Department of Health in all trimesters.

There was never such a rule: the one with adjuvant was recommended from the start in first trimester and OB/GYNs have been recommending it, as per the SOGC (Society of Obstetricians of Canada)'s recommendation. There is NO data stating that adjuvants are unsafe in first trimester, have been administered to first trimester pregnant women for years in the regular seasonal flu. The H1N1 is no different: safe in pregnancy, throughout the trimesters. WHO has also stated so this week.

CJ

agreeksmom · Nov 5th, 2009, 20:14 PM

i got my shot today but omg my arm kills!!! i cried but i balled when the 1 child infront of me was trying to run away from the nurse i felt soo bad.

Junebug_CJ · Nov 5th, 2009, 22:19 PM

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Originally Posted by agreeksmom

i got my shot today but omg my arm kills!!! i cried but i balled when the 1 child infront of me was trying to run away from the nurse i felt soo bad.

I know!!! Mine was painful too! I still have a bruise, and I had it done on Monday!!
Hope yours feels better soon!
CJ

vac_uk · Nov 7th, 2009, 19:48 PM

I thought they were non painful ! Although maybe it depends on the nurse who givs u the jab??

Bingles · Nov 7th, 2009, 20:07 PM

I had mine done on friday and it was fine I have a sore arm at the min but nothing compared to when I had the tetnus a few years ago.

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Melsue129 Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Rehoboth, Massachusetts - USA Posts: 661	I got the H1N1 yesterday and I feel fine and I also have prego friends that have gotten it. They are really recommending it at my OB office. My DH was also recommending that I get it.. Im almost 10 weeks, so far so good... There has now been many confirmed cases in my area so better safe than sorry is what I say.... Good Luck

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agreeksmom Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: canada Posts: 1,186	i got my shot today but omg my arm kills!!! i cried but i balled when the 1 child infront of me was trying to run away from the nurse i felt soo bad.

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vac_uk Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,248	I thought they were non painful ! Although maybe it depends on the nurse who givs u the jab??

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Bingles Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 2,178	I had mine done on friday and it was fine I have a sore arm at the min but nothing compared to when I had the tetnus a few years ago.

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