https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Fri, 24 Apr 2026 00:46:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309988 Sun, 04 Oct 2015 02:17:30 +0000 Ree723 2309988@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are only offered the mist for 2-4 yr olds over here, so that is what we'll do for DD1. I have to ask what they do for DD2 who isn't two until February.... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309550 Sat, 03 Oct 2015 08:40:58 +0000 jh524 2309550@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Deer: ah yes I see.;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309448 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 23:20:16 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2309448@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jh524: I think we had some miscommunication. I was saying that it's absolutely safe if you are pregnant for your child to receive the mist, but no, nobody who is pregnant should receive it themselves. </p> <p><a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/nasalspray.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/nasalspray.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309412 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 21:31:00 +0000 jh524 2309412@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee:<br /> This is the information from the actual insert for:</p> <p>Fluzone (Influenza Vaccine) Suspension for Intramuscular Injection 2015-2016 Formula:</p> <p>USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS: Pregnancy<br /> Pregnancy Category C: Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Fluzone. It is also not known whether Fluzone can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Fluzone should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.</p> <p>Nursing Mothers:<br /> It is not known whether Fluzone is excreted in human milk. Because many drugs are excreted in human milk, caution should be exercised when Fluzone is administered to a nursing woman.</p> <p>This vaccine contains Mercury, Formaldehyde, chemicals not studied for the safety of fetuses, gelatin and more.</p> <p>If you choose the flu vaccine, pregnant or not, request it be the preservative free vaccine for yourself and your family.<br /> Be sure to research what the name/ manufacturer of the flu vaccine is so you can ask&amp; request it by name. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309356 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 20:03:11 +0000 Foodnerd81 2309356@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@jh524: I haven't looked at the insert by doesn't it just say that it's not safe for a pregnant woman to get it? @Mrs. Deer: was saying that the child of a pregnant woman can get it without extra risk to the pregnant woman, not that she herself could get it. </p> <p>I already had the shot and my arm hurt for days. :crying: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309346 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:54:00 +0000 Mrs D 2309346@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Deer: interesting...my ped know I do this and has never cautioned me against it </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309338 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:42:37 +0000 jh524 2309338@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Deer: it says on the insert it's not safe during pregnancy. How do you know it's safe? You don't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309336 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 19:40:57 +0000 jh524 2309336@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: the preservative free flu shot!! The flu mist will shed to others through sneezing:(<br /> We're not doing flu shots this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309289 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:51:27 +0000 lawbee11 2309289@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We're planning to do the shot. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309287 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:50:19 +0000 Sparkler 2309287@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My kids are getting flu shots tomorrow and I called today and they don't have the most available:( I told the kids over ice cream that they are getting a shot and the tears are alreadoy flowing. Boo. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309279 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:38:37 +0000 Foodnerd81 2309279@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs. Deer: good info, thanks!! </p> <p>How does administering not the most usually go in 2 year olds? My LO hates shots, of course (who wouldn't if you don't understand they are good for you??) but she actually thinks having saline spray in her nose is fun and leans in for it. We will be going in only for the flu vaccine so no other shots at the appointment. (Also not actually sure if they have the most but will ask). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309259 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 18:13:08 +0000 winter_wonder 2309259@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't care for the the spray when I got it one year. I wanted to gag after they administered it and felt really congested for a few days after (all normal symptoms). I've gone with the shot ever since. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309149 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:48:30 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2309149@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Please know I'm not trying to be nit-picky, just wanted to clear up a few misconceptions! :)</p> <p>@LulaBee: for future flu vaccines know that there's no contraindication for having your child get the mist if you're pregnant.</p> <p>@LC: same as above, unless your ped advised you of that specifically, it isn't something that would be passed and "caught" by the baby</p> <p>@Mrs D: while coming from the right thought, preventively giving Ibuprofen or Tylenol may slightly lower their ability to generate a good immune response to the vaccines. If they're miserable, achy, and have a high fever afterwards then definitely give it.</p> <p>@creativemomma15: if you want the mist let them know! Often we'll steer towards the shot if running low on the mist but if someone really wants it then they'll get it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309126 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:39:27 +0000 Mrs. Deer 2309126@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee:<br /> - there's no risk for them to give you the flu if they're getting the mist and you're pregnant.<br /> - while both forms offer quadrivalent protection, some studies think young children build a better resistance with the mist.<br /> - if they need shots anyway it may be easier, otherwise the mist is much easier! Most kids do great with it.</p> <p>I'm an RN at a pediatric clinic and give many flu vaccines daily at work :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2309086 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 15:06:49 +0000 Woolly Mammoth 2309086@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I asked his pediatrician because I knew the nasal spray was considered more effective for certain age groups. She recommended the shot unless I thought he would cooperate with the spray. Um, no way - I can barely get pants on him! We're getting the shot this year. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308962 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:38:14 +0000 kiddosc 2308962@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>E got the flu mist last year at 2 with no problems and will be getting the same this year. </p> <p>According to this article (<a href="http://www.cbsnews.com/news/for-kids-flu-spray-may-be-better-than-shots/" rel="nofollow">http://www.cbsnews.com/news/for-kids-flu-spray-may-be-better-than-shots/</a>) "Experts say the spray prompts a better immune response in children who may have never been infected with flu before, but there isn't a clear difference in adults. Some studies have found that kids within that age group are about half as likely to get the flu if they had the spray vaccine instead of a shot." There are questions about this study and how recent the data is, but the current recommendation is for children to get the flu mist for these reasons. </p> <p>I'm also pregnant currently and the CDC says pregnant women do not need to avoid contact with people recently vaccinated with the nasal spray. <a href="http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/nasalspray.htm" rel="nofollow">http://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/qa/nasalspray.htm</a> </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308925 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 12:12:18 +0000 creativemomma15 2308925@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>When I called to schedule for our kids the nurse asked what I wanted and I really didn't know. She suggested sticking with the shot yet this year so that's what we will go with. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308878 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:41:02 +0000 Mrs D 2308878@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@lovehoneybee: I pre-emptively give K motrin before shots. My Dr said if she has not had reactions to the flu shot in previous years it is unlikely she will. Also - the more you move the less likely the sore arm is - toddlers tend to move enough! ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308849 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:19:02 +0000 sandy 2308849@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>LO was 3 last year and did the spray with no issues so we'll do it again this year </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308838 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 11:07:00 +0000 BeachMama 2308838@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>DD is 3 and got the spray on Wednesday. Had no issues with it at all. She got it last year too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308815 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:51:57 +0000 LC 2308815@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shot for DD because DS is under 6m. I didn't want him exposed to a live version of the virus. DD was very dramatic about the shot, but that's typical for her. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308810 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:50:13 +0000 .twist. 2308810@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We'll get the shots. </p> <p>I'm not sure a spray is even available for us? I've never heard of it before! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308804 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:47:55 +0000 californiadreams 2308804@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>i did the shot because i think i would have had to pay extra for the spray. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308744 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:18:52 +0000 LuLu Mom 2308744@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Spray if it's available, I've been told this is more effective, so we will go with that. She had it last year and had no issues. DD2 will get shot since she's not old enough for spray. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308707 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 10:01:26 +0000 blackbird 2308707@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Dead virus, all the way! E got the shot, whined a little when she saw the bandaid go on, and then completely forgot about it when presented with stickers and a sucker :) </p> <p>I got it three days ago and my arm wasn't sore at all from it. It was sore from the MMR booster I got, though. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308639 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:13:22 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2308639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We are opting for the shot, because the way our pediatrician described it there tend to be more side effects with the spray. And also I don't know how much of it they'd get in because I bet dd would resist. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308634 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:12:01 +0000 Mrs. Bee 2308634@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>the kids got the spray last year and will get it this year too. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308633 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:11:42 +0000 autumnlove 2308633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Shot seems easier! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308627 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 09:10:04 +0000 jmarionsmith 2308627@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We did shot this year simply because they didn't have any sprays yet and I was anxious to get it done! He didn't even cry! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/flu-vaccine-shot-or-spray#post-2308539 Fri, 02 Oct 2015 07:59:50 +0000 Alivoo01 2308539@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm pregnant and got DS the mist yesterday. He's 2. He didn't know how to sniff afterwards, but hopefully that doesn't affect the effectiveness too much! </p>