swine flu vax

[nikko]

Normally I do not get flu shots but this year am pregnant and have a 2 yr old and the risk of complications is supposed to be significantly higher for pregnant women. I've also been told that if a newborn (under 3 mos) contracts swine flu they most likely won't survive. So, I think I may go for the H1N1 vaccine. Anyone else's thoughts on the vaccine?

I have also heard that there is a small portion being manufactured that is non-adjuvanted and thimerosol-free for children and pg women. Does anyone know by which manufacturer these are? I want to know b/c I'm afraid my dr.'s office will just stick me w/whatever they have and tell me it's fine.

Thx

[Lori]

I had the regular flu shot when I was PG with my twins and I still wonder if that is why my son was born autistic. Certainly don't let them stick you with the regular one - try and get the mercury free one!

[wildfire]

it hasn't been proven safe for pregnant women. tested yes but not to normal standards so keep researching so that you can make a decision you feel is right and with a specific brand name of the merc free one. merc kills the virus so a merc free would be live i think so consider maybe a live virus from an unproven vax given would be defeating the purpose. lots to think about but yes your concern is valid since you are pregnant.

[BC-Lulu_4]

I would do a lot of research on it and ask the doctors a lot of questions. I wish i could be of more help, but it comes down to weighing the risks of possibly getting swine flu to having the vax. cause i know it has to be a really hard decision.

[nikko]

Thx for your replies...went to OB today and she had basically no info! Said she's just relying on the CDC web site, they have no further knowledge. I think I knew more than she did about how it's being made. Sounds like whatever supplies they receive will be it, I doubt there will be much choice in terms of thimerosal free, etc. Right now leaning toward not getting it. Just hate that b/c of the risk of getting it I feel like I'm pretty much going to have to shut my 2 yr old indoors for months. I don't mind it myself, but she's very shy and needs the socialization. Am I being drastic? Are others with toddlers changing their habits as well? B/c I definitely don't want my toddler to get the vaccine.

[poppan]

If it were me I would not get it. But I am pretty anti-vax.

Instead I would put myself and my 2 y.o. on raw milk to help boost immunities.

[BC-Carolinamx]

Maybe I read your question too late, but here's something I found on another forum:

AskDrSears - The Vaccine Book: Flu Vaccine Update for the 2009/2010 Season

Hope it helps a bit!

[wildfire]

Alot of people are staying in alot this winter. It's ok.

[Ames]

i would not pregnant and will not be doing the children.
there were no pregnant women tested with it and only 180 people tested in europe before it went to market. increase immunities naturally and wash lots
thats info from my own GPand PED