Is anyone getting the swine flu jab?

katieeandbump · Jul 17th, 2009, 06:32 AM

when they arrive my doctor wants me to get it because i have chronic asmtha heart disease and being pregnant great i know

but i was just wondering if anyone else is going to consider having it? even when the docs say its safe i worry and wonder if i get it should i just see if im ok dont want to put bubs life or anything else for it in danger ? typical we get pregnant and theres a pandemic! rreally feel for u women who alredy have it and hope u get better soon xxx

Jolinar · Jul 17th, 2009, 06:50 AM

I don't know I'm really in two minds about it to be honest. It's not been fully tested and that scares me more.

That said the point is probably moot, two people at my work place have it and of course they came into work, so now I'm just waiting...........

Petunia · Jul 17th, 2009, 06:53 AM

want to, but I am nervous as no one knows much about it.
Ideally I would like to wait until the first batch is done, and see if anyone has problems with it. I don't want to be a pregnant guinnie (sp) pig!

But seek the advice of your doc and maybe another doc if you can as you are higher risk than most.

x

MummyToAmberx · Jul 17th, 2009, 07:00 AM

Probably not. Wont give normal flu jab to pregnant women so why give this one.

mrs_rj · Jul 17th, 2009, 07:03 AM

hi hun,

i think the trouble is, because it is so new no one really knows much about how it can effect an unborn baby. I too am very nervous about it as we have had quite a few recent outbreaks at the local schools.

From what i have read, they don't like to give it to pregnant women, however the side effects from catching the flu would be worse for you and your baby (especially with your asthma and heart disease) than the effect from the jab.

it's a very worrying time for everyone - i wouldn't have been too bothered if i wasn't pregnant but it changes everything.

fingers crossed we will be ok and any poor ladies who are suffering with it get well soon xxx

FemmeEnceinte · Jul 17th, 2009, 07:08 AM

The initial vaccine is likely to be a live vaccine, something that isn't recommended during pregnancy. Unfortunately, nobody can know for sure the outcome of taking it and it's effects upon a fetus. However, being asthmatic... you cannot take Relenza (the inhaled antiviral used by pregnant women) and will instead be given Tamiflu. Which also isn't recommended for pregnant women. At the same time, leaving the flu to run it's course is more harmful to the fetus than Tamiflu.

It all comes down to a personal choice and if your doctor considers you particularly high risk, for your own safety, accepting the vaccine should be a priority. I, personally, would not like to pioneer the vaccine as a pregnant lady. Though, my own health is of paramount importance so, if it came down to it, I know that I would take the vaccine.

In the mean time, do everything in your power to avoid contracting the virus.

h702 · Jul 17th, 2009, 07:15 AM

i have lowered immune system due to having a kidney transplant, and pregnant, so im high risk too. my obs told me the vaccine wouldnt be out til september ish anyway. But if i do get it they give pregnant women something different to tamiflu, and with my other medical conditions considered they would prob keep me in hospital to make sure all ok. just hoping i can get through some more weeks before i get it/if i get it!!! x

moomoo · Jul 17th, 2009, 07:48 AM

I'm high risk due to chronic asthma too..Although i've found every time ive had the normal flu jab its actually made me more ill than the years i've not had it..i'm in 2 minds

x

claire99991 · Jul 17th, 2009, 08:11 AM

I would have it but i dont think i would be offerd it, i dont think just being pregnant is going to be in the 1st batch of vaccines.

Fluxuspoem · Jul 17th, 2009, 10:43 AM

I dont want to get the vaccine, I probably would prefer to get the virus and treat it with Relenza in worst case scenario than to get an injection whilst I am not yet ill, with a drug that I dont know the side effects that it may bring to the baby.

But I may change my mind, this is a very diffucult decision.

Jul 17th, 2009, 06:32 AM	#1
katieeandbump Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 1,428	Is anyone getting the swine flu jab? when they arrive my doctor wants me to get it because i have chronic asmtha heart disease and being pregnant great i know but i was just wondering if anyone else is going to consider having it? even when the docs say its safe i worry and wonder if i get it should i just see if im ok dont want to put bubs life or anything else for it in danger ? typical we get pregnant and theres a pandemic! rreally feel for u women who alredy have it and hope u get better soon xxx

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Jul 17th, 2009, 06:50 AM	#2
Jolinar Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Midlands, UK Posts: 1,576	I don't know I'm really in two minds about it to be honest. It's not been fully tested and that scares me more. That said the point is probably moot, two people at my work place have it and of course they came into work, so now I'm just waiting...........

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Jul 17th, 2009, 06:53 AM	#3
Petunia Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Midlands Posts: 191	want to, but I am nervous as no one knows much about it. Ideally I would like to wait until the first batch is done, and see if anyone has problems with it. I don't want to be a pregnant guinnie (sp) pig! But seek the advice of your doc and maybe another doc if you can as you are higher risk than most. x

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Jul 17th, 2009, 07:00 AM	#4
MummyToAmberx Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 11,185	Probably not. Wont give normal flu jab to pregnant women so why give this one.

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Jul 17th, 2009, 07:03 AM	#5
mrs_rj Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,090	hi hun, i think the trouble is, because it is so new no one really knows much about how it can effect an unborn baby. I too am very nervous about it as we have had quite a few recent outbreaks at the local schools. From what i have read, they don't like to give it to pregnant women, however the side effects from catching the flu would be worse for you and your baby (especially with your asthma and heart disease) than the effect from the jab. it's a very worrying time for everyone - i wouldn't have been too bothered if i wasn't pregnant but it changes everything. fingers crossed we will be ok and any poor ladies who are suffering with it get well soon xxx

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Jul 17th, 2009, 07:08 AM	#6
FemmeEnceinte Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 5,903	The initial vaccine is likely to be a live vaccine, something that isn't recommended during pregnancy. Unfortunately, nobody can know for sure the outcome of taking it and it's effects upon a fetus. However, being asthmatic... you cannot take Relenza (the inhaled antiviral used by pregnant women) and will instead be given Tamiflu. Which also isn't recommended for pregnant women. At the same time, leaving the flu to run it's course is more harmful to the fetus than Tamiflu. It all comes down to a personal choice and if your doctor considers you particularly high risk, for your own safety, accepting the vaccine should be a priority. I, personally, would not like to pioneer the vaccine as a pregnant lady. Though, my own health is of paramount importance so, if it came down to it, I know that I would take the vaccine. In the mean time, do everything in your power to avoid contracting the virus.

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Jul 17th, 2009, 07:15 AM	#7
h702 Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 268	i have lowered immune system due to having a kidney transplant, and pregnant, so im high risk too. my obs told me the vaccine wouldnt be out til september ish anyway. But if i do get it they give pregnant women something different to tamiflu, and with my other medical conditions considered they would prob keep me in hospital to make sure all ok. just hoping i can get through some more weeks before i get it/if i get it!!! x

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Jul 17th, 2009, 07:48 AM	#8
moomoo Other BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Somerset - Oooh arrrr! Posts: 5,783	I'm high risk due to chronic asthma too..Although i've found every time ive had the normal flu jab its actually made me more ill than the years i've not had it..i'm in 2 minds x

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Jul 17th, 2009, 08:11 AM	#9
claire99991 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: uk Posts: 8,626	I would have it but i dont think i would be offerd it, i dont think just being pregnant is going to be in the 1st batch of vaccines.

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Jul 17th, 2009, 10:43 AM	#10
Fluxuspoem Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 2,825	I dont want to get the vaccine, I probably would prefer to get the virus and treat it with Relenza in worst case scenario than to get an injection whilst I am not yet ill, with a drug that I dont know the side effects that it may bring to the baby. But I may change my mind, this is a very diffucult decision.

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