Swine Flu Vaccination???

[Oorki Galoorki]

ther has been a few threads about this already.
but personally i wouldnt have it due to the lack of testing and the fact that it has thirmidesol(sp?) which is mercury in it

[Glamourcide]

If I was still pregnant, I still wouldn't be getting it. It's pretty useless, really - every year or two the flu virus mutates and we get yet another new strain that we need to be protected against. SARS, Bird flu, Equine flu, Swine flu... what will it be come flu season next year? I haven't heard anything in the media lately about swine flu here in Australia (I know there's a lot going on in America with it right now) so I figure the worst is over and it won't be long before we're all bracing for, I dunno, Feline flu or Pigeon flu or ****roach flu, kwim? It's pointless getting the swine flu vacc if it's not epidemic in Aus anymore (unless you or someone close to you has plans to travel overseas where it is still epidemic).

Just my two cents FWIW I'm also concerned about the lack of testing and conclusive evidence that it's safe for unborn children and expecting mothers. The thought of a stillbirth or miscarriage caused by swine flu is horrific, but what are the chances, you know? I think I'd rather take the risk of going 'unprotected' and just be very careful about hygiene etc, than take the risk of a vacc that might not work, and might have just as serious adverse effects as a bad case of swine flu. Good luck with your decision, whatever you choose to do

[BellyBelly]

There are some sticky threads in general pregnancy discussion. I'd opt for some good, strong probiotics instead, 80% or so of your immune system is in your gut.