Flu shot after 14 weeks?

Ferret Mommy · 10-15-2009, 05:45 PM

That is what I was told today. It is best to wait till 14 weeks and after for the shot!

I was told to decrease the chance of m/c.

What has your OB's said?

JuanaBaby · 10-15-2009, 06:27 PM

I have heard that before.

Doesn't sound like a bad idea to me

mikasha · 10-15-2009, 06:28 PM

I had a my prenatal registration appt with the nurse at 11 weeks. They told me I could take the flu shot then and there. I went ahead and got the shot!

Ferret Mommy · 10-15-2009, 06:42 PM

Hi Juana...

Interesting Mikasha!!

oli · 10-15-2009, 08:35 PM

Well, no one talk to me about a flu shot. I never get one and I never gat the flu either.
I will have to research and find out.

Sweetpea · 10-15-2009, 10:44 PM

My Peri gave me one at my 8 week appt

jdvandy · 10-16-2009, 05:21 AM

I had mine at my 10 week appointment. My OB nurse practitioner insisted upon it. According to the CDC website, since the flu shot is not an active virus, they say it's safe for pg women at any time during the pregnancy.

SmilingIrishIs · 10-16-2009, 05:28 AM

I am strongly pro vaccine. I hope I don't offend anyone with this note. I'm just trying to pass on what I know....Please do not read if you don't want to hear a strong recommendation for the vaccines.

The CDC, World Health Organization and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology all recommend that pregnant women get both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines and that there is no need to wait until the second trimester. Its fine to get it in the first trimester. I got the flu shot in my first trimester with my first pregnancy and have done so with this one too.

Ask yourself this - would you rather get the flu vaccine which has been shown to be safe for pregnant women or would you rather get the flu and pump your body (and your baby) with the necessary drugs to ward off serious complications (including death)?

Ofcourse, not getting the vaccine does not mean that you will get the flu. It just means that you are six times more likely to get the flu than the general population.

KEO · 10-16-2009, 10:36 AM

This is a good thread. My doctor recommended waiting until the second trimester. I will get the regular flu shot but not the H1N1 shot.

hkbuck · 10-16-2009, 02:43 PM

I got the flu shot when I was 7 weeks pregnant, of course I didn't know I was pregnant at the time but I got it very early on last pregnancy also as recommended by my OB and nephrologist.

10-15-2009, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 11,201 Blog Entries: 42	Flu shot after 14 weeks? That is what I was told today. It is best to wait till 14 weeks and after for the shot! I was told to decrease the chance of m/c. What has your OB's said? __________________ Kat DH 1/07 - 6/09 10/09

10-15-2009, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
mikasha 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 93	I had a my prenatal registration appt with the nurse at 11 weeks. They told me I could take the flu shot then and there. I went ahead and got the shot! __________________ TTC : 5 yrs 4 IUI , IVF #1 : BFN IVF #2 : mc at 20 w from IC

10-15-2009, 06:42 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ferret Mommy 10000-15000 post ace of hearts Join Date: May 2005 Location: In My Place Posts: 11,201 Blog Entries: 42	Hi Juana... Interesting Mikasha!! __________________ Kat DH 1/07 - 6/09 10/09

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oli 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: AK Posts: 3,026 Blog Entries: 2	Well, no one talk to me about a flu shot. I never get one and I never gat the flu either. I will have to research and find out. __________________ Oli 37 IVF #1 2005 it's a GIRL our Christmas miracle IVF #2 2009 beta #1 12dp3dt 24 beta #2 15dpdt 78 beta #3 24 dp3dt 7,686 BFP u/s 9/09- 120 10w3d 170 11w2d 158 12w1d 162 NT 1mm EDD May 2nd, 2010 I am a GIRL

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Sweetpea 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: OKC Posts: 3,719 Blog Entries: 147	My Peri gave me one at my 8 week appt __________________ Carrie (31) DH (46) _____________________ Severe MF and PCOS A 11 years old Natural Suprise edd 5/02/10 Its a GIRL!! C-section scheduled for April 27th!!


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10-15-2009, 06:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
JuanaBaby 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: land of confusion Posts: 1,641	I have heard that before. Doesn't sound like a bad idea to me

10-16-2009, 05:21 AM	#7 (permalink)
jdvandy 100-199 post 3 of hearts Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Indiana Posts: 177	I had mine at my 10 week appointment. My OB nurse practitioner insisted upon it. According to the CDC website, since the flu shot is not an active virus, they say it's safe for pg women at any time during the pregnancy.

10-16-2009, 05:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
SmilingIrishIs 500-599 post 7 of hearts Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 518	Warning: Pro Vaccine Message I am strongly pro vaccine. I hope I don't offend anyone with this note. I'm just trying to pass on what I know....Please do not read if you don't want to hear a strong recommendation for the vaccines. The CDC, World Health Organization and the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology all recommend that pregnant women get both the seasonal and H1N1 vaccines and that there is no need to wait until the second trimester. Its fine to get it in the first trimester. I got the flu shot in my first trimester with my first pregnancy and have done so with this one too. Ask yourself this - would you rather get the flu vaccine which has been shown to be safe for pregnant women or would you rather get the flu and pump your body (and your baby) with the necessary drugs to ward off serious complications (including death)? Ofcourse, not getting the vaccine does not mean that you will get the flu. It just means that you are six times more likely to get the flu than the general population. __________________ SmilingIrishIs me (44), DH (48), DSD (18), DD (2) 2006: IVF #1 - DD born 2007 2008-2009: IVF #2 & 3, FET #1 - BFN August 2009: DE #1: It's a BOY!

10-16-2009, 10:36 AM	#9 (permalink)
KEO 0-99 post 2 of hearts Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: OH Posts: 87	This is a good thread. My doctor recommended waiting until the second trimester. I will get the regular flu shot but not the H1N1 shot.

10-16-2009, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
hkbuck 1000-4999 post queen of hearts Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Danbury, CT Posts: 3,389	I got the flu shot when I was 7 weeks pregnant, of course I didn't know I was pregnant at the time but I got it very early on last pregnancy also as recommended by my OB and nephrologist. __________________ Heather Me (32) DH (31) IVF w/ICSI #1 - 9/08 - BFP! DD born June 2, 2009 Currently pregnant with our natural miracle! EDD - May 9, 2010

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