Are you getting the flu vaccine this year?

[Nicambhar]

I had my shot when I was about 9 weeks pg and have often wondered if it had anything to do with my mc. My dr was adamant that it was safe to have it during pg, but the fact that it made me ill for so long makes me wonder.

[Antheia]

Ren, i understand your concern. I have concerns of my own because i have had 2 family members when they were kids die of the flu before the vaccine was available.

But my cons still out weigh my pros on getting it. You just have to trust that whatever you decide is best for you and your family.

[Shanti]

Nic - oooh I wouldn't get a flu shot if pregnant but thats just me.. I don't always trust what the Dr tells me... if i was that Dr i would not have allowed you to get it done

I read this recently and it was enough to scare me away -

Does the Flu Vaccine Really Work?

The flu vaccine can actually weaken the immune system and make you more predisposed to the illness.

The flu vaccine, whether in the shot or nasal form, is worthless at best and should be avoided. Not only are they loaded with toxic chemicals including mercury and aluminum, but many people come down with the flu shortly after receiving the shot. This is because it actually weakens the immune system, making the person more predisposed to the illness.

The flu shot is really only designed for very young or very old people really... not for everyone. So if i had really young kids i would consider it and if i was very old and weak i might but even then, not so sure about it.... its not "natural"

[Antheia]

I thought the reason people get the flu after having the shot is because the vaccine is actually made out of the flu virus so sometimes you can get the symptoms after having it.

[Shanti]

Yep, that too Tegan

[Nai]

DP bought the flu home from work last year, gave it to me and to DD. DP and I were so sick we couldn't move so my Mum had to come and take DD for a few days, unfortuantely DD still got it (she was 16 months old). I never ever ever want to have to look after a child that sick while I am also that sick ever ever again. It made the family gastro outbreak seem like a doddle compared to the REAL flu. We ended up taking 2 weeks off work to recover and both lost over 4kg in the process.

So, DP got his shot on Friday and I am getting mine on Monday. DD isn't getting it but hopefully if we don't get it, she won't.