30thMarch2010

Iv just received letter offering me the swine flu vaccine, do yous think i should get it.

Have any of yous already had it, im worried it could cause side affects etc?

1st_timer

I think it's a very personal decision. Some people feel strongly one way or the other and I don't think there is a right or wrong answer.

I opted to have the vaccine as I work at a school and tend to have a pretty poor immune system (if there's a cold going round I will pick it up!). I was lucky - the only side affect I suffered from was a really sore arm which lasted from the Saturday to the Wednesday but I was lucky as I know others have had some really nasty side affects including flu like symptoms etc.

Listen to gut feeling and do what is right for you.

Take care

xx

WW1

I had it too (also work in a school). I also had a sore arm but that was it. It really is a personal decision though x

JennyLynn512

It's a personal decision, just like everyone is saying. I didn't have it; as I was unsure of the long-term effects it would have on our baby and some allergies I have to ingredients in the shot. Good luck making your decision.

xpinkness87x

i opted to have the jab. The only side effects i noticed was a slightly runny nose and a sore arm. And when i say sore i mean it hurt to lift ect lol!

But as the other ladies have said its a personal decision xx

Seity

I had the shot and I'm really glad I did. I've been trying to get over a simple cold for two weeks now. I don't even want to imagine dealing with swine flu symptoms, which are much worse than a simple cold and the potential for complications is much higher.

CormacksGirl

I chose not to have mine. I'm not all that susceptable to picking up colds or flus. I do agree with the other ladies it is a personal choice whether to have it or not. good luck with your decision.

mum2beapril

hiya i had my swine flu jab 2 week ago and i have been fine not been ill at all touch wood lol and my baby is moving round all the time so it hasnt done him any harm but it is up to you hope this helps

mummypeanut

I had the swine flu vaccine about a month ago and the seasonal flu vaccine the week before. I have asthma and im pregnant, plus my job requires me to meet lots of people and use public transport - personally i felt it was the right decsion for me.

It was a hard decision given how controversial the vaccine has been but since having the vaccine I havent noticed any change in the babys movements and It didnt effectly me badly (barr a sore arm which i couldnt sleep on for 2 days). I'm glad i had it, its helped with my paranoia about picking up evil germs a lot.

I think you need to look at your circumstances -

How controlled is your environement (do u use public transport, work with the same people everyday or work with different people everyday, do you work with children or do you have contact with other vunerable people who you are likely to infect and they might infect you?)

How have you reacted to colds and flu in the past? (do you have additional respratory illness, have you had a cold since you were pregnant and how did you cope? is your lung capacity restricted at the moment because of the baby?)

Do you have other children you need to look after? etc

Good luck, i hope you come to a decsion youre happy with xx

gemini xo