vac_uk

Has anyone had the swine flu vaccine, am I right to believe its better to have it in the 1st tri? Ive still to speak to GP about this but thought id get ur thoughts onit and would like to see how people whove had the vaccine felt after it. Thanks xx

lillprutten

I've no clue when it is said to be best to take it. But I am thinking in the first trimester the embryo is more sensitive but then the placenta isnt working but the yolk sac. Its hard to know:/
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Ladyzoul

I had it - about 1,5 weeks ago. All prego women at my OB/Gyn got to take it for free. Didnt feel a thing, not when I took it, not after. I'll rather have the vaccine then the swine flu - I don't mess around with that and can't imagine putting my bean through it and the risk of complications.

vac_uk

i think its a really tough decision, I wouldnt go get a normal Flu jab because im pregnant,so should I get a Swine Flu jab which they know so little about??!!

BBonBoard

I got my H1N1 last week, feel just fine. Also, the seasonal flu shot is concidered SAFE for pregnant women so there is no reason you shouldnt get your flu shot, also the H1N1 is made in the same exact manor as the seasonal flu shot.

lillprutten

its not me i worry about, its the fetus, and lets face it, how many cases wont they need of mental problems of the children before even thinking it might be due to the vaccine.....

td1309

I am getting so confused with all the conflicting info I keep getting. As if you don't have enough to worry about when pregnant it would be nice if us women were given some really strong info as to whether to have it or not.

1. Is it best to have the jab in the 1st tri or after this??
2. Are there any known side-effects of the flu jab to unborn babies?
3. Why are there different versions of the jab around the world and what is the difference?

Grrrrr!!

Ria_Rose

I chickened out and didn't go, lost a lot of sleep over it and decided if I was so worried might be best not to have it

cmharbour

I got both the H1N1 and the flu and feel great. I know a couple of pregnant friends that are fighting for their lives and they are pregnant they will be lucky enough to make it through nevermind the bean. I have felt great ever since. So ladies if you are worried then stop worrying and get your shots. If you don't you might not get sick if you don't and you get sick you will wish you had gotten it. Best of Luck ladies

lillprutten

i just spoke to the nurse she said she recommends waiting til at least second tri to get the vaccine. they are vaccinating my agegroup next week, but she recommended to wait 2 weeks more and then i asked if they will vaccinate me then and she said she doubt they will refuse me, but what if they will refuse me cause i didnt go when my agegroup?