Swine Flu Vaccine - should i get it? - Page 2

alibaba24 · Dec 20th, 2009, 14:47 PM

Im not having it

my reasons are on a thread in 2nd tri! its a very personal decision every women has different circumstances and reasons to have it or not. Deciding is the worst

hope you come to a decision soon all i can say it read up as much as you can from a credible source

xxx

lancashiremum · Dec 21st, 2009, 13:30 PM

I had my vaccination over a week ago and since then I have done nothing but worry that I have made the wrong decision. My poor husband is really feeling the brunt of it!! I have had no side effects, just a sore arm and baby is moving nicely. I am 30 weeks. Does anyone know of any ladies who have had the vaccination and all is ok with the baby. It may put my mind at rest. Thanks

bekkie · Dec 21st, 2009, 13:38 PM

echoing what everyone else has said.. it's a very personal decision, the best thing you can do is get informed and weigh the pros and cons. I know non-pregnant individuals that got it and still got sick, and others that had no problems at all. I opted to not get it, and am happy with that decision, I haven't gotten sick at all and we've basically been told the second wave is done (here anyway)

whatever decision you make, don't let anyone tell you it was the wrong one! good luck either way

lynnikins · Dec 21st, 2009, 13:43 PM

i had mine and im happy i did as DH just had swine flu and thankfully DS didnt get it and will be getting his jab early in the new year, Ive picked up every bug ive come in contant with since being pregnant and for me the risks of not having it and ending up with complications are worse than a possible side affect from the vaccine i have one child i already have to look after and would never want to hurt this baby in any way but my priority has to be my son and that means taking care of my health

aladrian · Dec 21st, 2009, 14:08 PM

I had it, only after discussing risks with my Dr. Unfortunately, my Dr has had some pregnant patients who have died from contracting the vaccine...so....I opted to get it.

I had no symptoms really other than feeling a little tired, but who doesn't when you're carrying a whole other being.

As for me, I was paying particular attention to baby afterwards, she seemed slightly more lethargic than usual as well, but as soon as I felt less tired, she started kicking up a storm so I figure she's good too.

Best to ask the experts, assess your beliefs, & other circumstances/issues & then decide.

BunMum · Dec 21st, 2009, 14:16 PM

I chose not to have it. I was offered the vaccine a few weeks ago but I finished work on Friday and am due 20th Jan. I'm not going to be around many people do figured the risk factors would be quite low for me contracting it.

I'm also concerned about the long term effects to my baby. I'll be having the vaccine once I've delivered as I have asthma, I just wasn't willing to put my baby through it too.

It is a personal choice and I'm sure making the decision is the hardest part.

Gem x

mummy0704 · Dec 21st, 2009, 16:20 PM

i had mine about 3 weeks ago x x

Dec 20th, 2009, 14:47 PM	#11
alibaba24 Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: May 2009 Location: edinburgh Posts: 3,489	Im not having it my reasons are on a thread in 2nd tri! its a very personal decision every women has different circumstances and reasons to have it or not. Deciding is the worst hope you come to a decision soon all i can say it read up as much as you can from a credible source xxx

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Dec 21st, 2009, 13:30 PM	#12
lancashiremum Pregnant (Expecting) New BnB member Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 1	I had my vaccination over a week ago and since then I have done nothing but worry that I have made the wrong decision. My poor husband is really feeling the brunt of it!! I have had no side effects, just a sore arm and baby is moving nicely. I am 30 weeks. Does anyone know of any ladies who have had the vaccination and all is ok with the baby. It may put my mind at rest. Thanks

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Dec 21st, 2009, 13:38 PM	#13
bekkie Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 2,115	echoing what everyone else has said.. it's a very personal decision, the best thing you can do is get informed and weigh the pros and cons. I know non-pregnant individuals that got it and still got sick, and others that had no problems at all. I opted to not get it, and am happy with that decision, I haven't gotten sick at all and we've basically been told the second wave is done (here anyway) whatever decision you make, don't let anyone tell you it was the wrong one! good luck either way

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Dec 21st, 2009, 13:43 PM	#14
lynnikins Pregnant (Expecting) BnB Elite Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chessington, Surrey Posts: 14,443	i had mine and im happy i did as DH just had swine flu and thankfully DS didnt get it and will be getting his jab early in the new year, Ive picked up every bug ive come in contant with since being pregnant and for me the risks of not having it and ending up with complications are worse than a possible side affect from the vaccine i have one child i already have to look after and would never want to hurt this baby in any way but my priority has to be my son and that means taking care of my health

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Dec 21st, 2009, 14:08 PM	#15
aladrian Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 209	I had it, only after discussing risks with my Dr. Unfortunately, my Dr has had some pregnant patients who have died from contracting the vaccine...so....I opted to get it. I had no symptoms really other than feeling a little tired, but who doesn't when you're carrying a whole other being. As for me, I was paying particular attention to baby afterwards, she seemed slightly more lethargic than usual as well, but as soon as I felt less tired, she started kicking up a storm so I figure she's good too. Best to ask the experts, assess your beliefs, & other circumstances/issues & then decide.

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Dec 21st, 2009, 14:16 PM	#16
BunMum Mum (Mom) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Carnforth, Lancashire Posts: 251	I chose not to have it. I was offered the vaccine a few weeks ago but I finished work on Friday and am due 20th Jan. I'm not going to be around many people do figured the risk factors would be quite low for me contracting it. I'm also concerned about the long term effects to my baby. I'll be having the vaccine once I've delivered as I have asthma, I just wasn't willing to put my baby through it too. It is a personal choice and I'm sure making the decision is the hardest part. Gem x

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Dec 21st, 2009, 16:20 PM	#17
mummy0704 Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: huddersfield Posts: 2,130	i had mine about 3 weeks ago x x

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