Hi Rommy'sMummy

I am in exactly the same boat - I have no idea whether to get the shot ot not. I have also heard / read such conflicting opinions on the topic, I have no idea what to do.

One school of thought maintains that if any part of your pregnancy falls in the flu season you should definitely get it. The reasons are two-fold: it prevents you getting really sick and causing possible issues for bub. Secondly, it actually provides bubs with some immunity for the first 6 months of life. These reasons are quite compelling for me, but I am still so scared.

My issue is that flu vaccines are constantly changing and I don't think any will have been tested over really long periods of time to truly verify their safety in pregnancy. That compounded by the fact that so many doctors won't administer it without an OB appoving it, really concerns me.

I have subscribed to this thread because I am really interested to see what others have to say about it. I have an OB appointment on Tuesday and intend on asking him if it is safe. I will post what he tells me after I see him.