https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 16 May 2026 20:14:26 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482926 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:33:58 +0000 Ash 482926@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't agree with the flu shot but I have to get it for my job... I think it's another way for drug companies to make money! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482922 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 15:21:52 +0000 MrsH 482922@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Everytime I get the flu shot I get sick so I didn't. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482442 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 07:40:26 +0000 tlcbaby 482442@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get it - my midwife did recommend it, but said that if I choose not to get it, to make sure that I stay away from sick people (duh!) and wash my hands like crazy. I also bought a homeopathic remedy that I take once a week as a preventative. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482388 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 05:29:39 +0000 Rosie Girl 482388@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel the same as you. I got the the flu shot with DS, and got SO sick. I did not get the flu shot with DD and never got sick. I support your decision to not got it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482321 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 02:05:33 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 482321@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never get the shot but did get it this year. I actually declined it before I got pregnant, but since my baby was born (prematurely), I got it (premature) and am asking all of my family to get it too (per NICU advice). The flu is especially dangerous for the little ones - premature or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482222 Sat, 05 Jan 2013 00:03:07 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 482222@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Evidence is very good that the flu shot is protective for mom and baby. Flu is brutal and H1N1 was correlated with maternal and fetal death and other serious outcomes. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482217 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:59:32 +0000 runsyellowlites 482217@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Most are a class B drug &amp; others are a class C.... that was enough for me to not get it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482212 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:54:10 +0000 allison 482212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thank you guys so much! I was hesitant to post this thread because I know it's such a controversial subject, but I'm now glad I did. Good to know I'm not alone in my anti-flu shot feelings. And I feel much better now! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482184 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:36:18 +0000 junebugmama 482184@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I usually do not get the flu shot. I didn't have to when I was pregnant because of the season. This year because I work for the hospital on the maternity ward, it was a requirement. Guess what? I was sick for the last 5 days with flu like symptoms anyways. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482182 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:34:50 +0000 pinkb 482182@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made the choice with my Dr not to get the flu shot while pregnant. I usually do not get it and after speaking with our Dr I was happy with my decision. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482178 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:30:28 +0000 brownie 482178@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get it when pregnant. I hate shots. I did get the nasal when offered cause I could. My hubs and son always get them because my hubs has cf and the flu could kill him. But I don't expect anyone else to. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482140 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:08:46 +0000 MrsRcCar 482140@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I made the choice not to get my flu shot. I never get it and don't ever want it. My OB left it up to me but some of the nurses in his office were less then nice about it. I work in the medical field and the only time I have gotten the flu was when I got the shot years ago. No thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482131 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:02:50 +0000 wheres_c 482131@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Like @Mrs. Pen I'm not on board with the flu shot either and have never had it. I had my baby during flu season and while I caught 2 colds I didn't catch the flu.<br /> It was recommended by my OB but I chose to ignore his advice. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482048 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:11:54 +0000 Mrs. Superhero 482048@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never do, and neither do my children. I'm pro vaccines in general but I don't think the flu shot has a lot of value. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482047 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:10:46 +0000 Boogs 482047@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: Yeah it was rough. I had never heard of that, but that's good to know. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482042 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:08:31 +0000 Mrs. Pen 482042@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@allison: my baby was born during flu season and I didn't get it, I don't believe in the flu shot either but I mostly keep quiet about it because its very controversial. There have been a lot of article recently saying that a large percentage of those hospitalized for the flu were vaccinated. Why get the jab if it doesn't work IMO. To each their own. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482040 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:05:24 +0000 PurplePumps 482040@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never gotten it and don't really plan on it either, pregnant or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482036 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:03:56 +0000 chopsuey 482036@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I didn't get it this year! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482033 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:02:02 +0000 allison 482033@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ladyfingers: I've been hand-sanitizing like crazy :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482027 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 22:00:01 +0000 ladyfingers 482027@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never get it, but I did this year because my OB highly recommended it and offered the preservative-free shot. I was also well into my third trimester when I did. To be honest, though, I don't know many people who even get the flu here in Florida, much less have I known anybody pregnant who has gotten it. I only ended up doing it because we'll be having a lot of visitors from up north in the baby's first 8 weeks and I wanted him to be protected.</p> <p>I say that if you are convicted against it and your doctor is fine with it, just take other precautions like washing hands, etc. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482023 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:57:07 +0000 allison 482023@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Boogs: Wow! 3 times?! That's seriously crazy. </p> <p>Someone posted something on here awhile back about how vit. D is supposed to be a great flu preventative. My prenatal has D in it, and I also take a calcium supplement with D. Hopefully that will be enough to keep me well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482013 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:54:44 +0000 allison 482013@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks, y'all. I think next time we TTC, I'll try to plan it so baby isn't born during flu season. I'm just going to have to quarantine us all until April! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482004 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:52:16 +0000 Boogs 482004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never get one. :) Actually the last time I did was years ago and that year I got the flu 3 times! I've been in better health ever since I stopped getting it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-482000 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:50:37 +0000 prettylizy 482000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never get flu shots, my doctor didn't even bring it up at our 9 month well visit last month. I'm not opposed as much as never really think about it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-481997 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:50:30 +0000 yin 481997@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't think I have ever had the flu shot. I didn't get one when I was pregnant even though my doctor told me too. I lied and said I did. Oops! Just didn't want her to judge me for my decision. I didn't get sick at all during my pregnancy. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-481994 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:49:25 +0000 sunny 481994@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just an FYI, there are flu shots that don't contain thimersol (the preservative). I chose to get one of those before pregnancy and while nursing. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-481992 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:49:11 +0000 tororojo 481992@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I got the shot...but I can't think of any pregnant friends who have gotten the flu, even those who didn't get the shot. Be careful, though! Wash those hands. I keep getting colds and handwashing isn't helping...make sure your DH washes his hands, too. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-481991 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:48:53 +0000 mrsjazz 481991@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I've never had the flu shot. I was pregnant last winter and didn't get it. My OB asked if I wanted it and I said no and that was that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-481987 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:47:51 +0000 loveisstrange 481987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I never get one... but I got one when I was pregnant. :/ I know a lot of people who didn't get them while pregnant and they were fine though.</p> <p>ETA: Neither my infant or I got one this year. We were asked and I declined. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/make-me-feel-better-about-not-getting-the-flu-shot#post-481986 Fri, 04 Jan 2013 21:47:48 +0000 sarac 481986@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just had my first flu, and I was the sickest I've ever been. Had I been pregnant, I might have been hospitalized. Didn't get a shot this year. </p>