Flu Jabs
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Flu Jabs
by Guest Wed Oct 03, 2007 10:57 am
Is it ok to have it..
I went docters this morning and was taken to nurses and she just said flu jab you need it, here you go, stab and it was done.. never got time for questions or nothing!
*edit* Just googled it and got this
The Department of Health advises that it is safe for pregnant women to have the flu jab, but that they should have the thiomersal-free vaccine (mercury-free) wherever possible. It is considered that the benefits of having the vaccination outweigh the risks of exposure to thiomersal.
Some pregnant women have medical conditions (such as chronic disease of the heart, lungs, liver or kidneys) which suppress their immune systems, making a bout of flu more severe. Again, in these cases the benefits of having the jab are greater than any possible risks, and vaccination should take place before the flu season begins, regardless of the stage of pregnancy.
Clinical studies have shown no adverse effects from the flu jab on pregnant women (or their babies) or those who are breastfeeding, as the virus in the vaccine is inactivated.
I dont know if what i was given was the recommended one but im sure it wont matter,
I went docters this morning and was taken to nurses and she just said flu jab you need it, here you go, stab and it was done.. never got time for questions or nothing!
*edit* Just googled it and got this
The Department of Health advises that it is safe for pregnant women to have the flu jab, but that they should have the thiomersal-free vaccine (mercury-free) wherever possible. It is considered that the benefits of having the vaccination outweigh the risks of exposure to thiomersal.
Some pregnant women have medical conditions (such as chronic disease of the heart, lungs, liver or kidneys) which suppress their immune systems, making a bout of flu more severe. Again, in these cases the benefits of having the jab are greater than any possible risks, and vaccination should take place before the flu season begins, regardless of the stage of pregnancy.
Clinical studies have shown no adverse effects from the flu jab on pregnant women (or their babies) or those who are breastfeeding, as the virus in the vaccine is inactivated.
I dont know if what i was given was the recommended one but im sure it wont matter,
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Re: Flu Jabs
by kay Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:37 am
From what i have read on internet, it is probably better to have it than not to hun - although you should have a say in it hehe!
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Re: Flu Jabs
by Kasia80 Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:03 pm
http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/vaccines-bf.html#flu
http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/supporterline/fluinjections.php
"Influenza vaccine does not affect the safety of mothers who are breastfeeding or their infants. Breastfeeding does not adversely affect the immune response and is not a contraindication for vaccination."
http://www.breastfeedingnetwork.org.uk/supporterline/fluinjections.php
Wendy, MRPharmS. Community Pharmacist and Breastfeeding Supporter, the Breastfeeding Network.
The information presented here is intended to provide some immediate information but cannot replace input from the medical profession and breastfeeding experts. No responsibility can be taken by the author or the Breastfeeding Network for the way in which the information is used.
It is safe to have a 'flu injection whilst breastfeeding
- Influenza vaccine is prepared from inactivated, non viable 'flu viruses
- The vaccine is injected because the drug is not absorbed orally so any pasing into breastmilk would not be absorbed
- There are no published contraindications to use of the vaccine during breastfeeding
- Influenza vaccination is licensed to be given directly to babies over 6 months
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Re: Flu Jabs
by Natasha Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:13 pm
Hang on a minute, they didn't even ask you?
You had no say?
I'm confussed?
You had no say?
I'm confussed?
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Re: Flu Jabs
by Guest Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:25 pm
Nope, i was waiting to see the doc, when the nurse came up to me and said follow me, u need your jab, because i had bradley and bailey with me by the time i got there, she had it ready, i sat down and that was it.. she stabbed me.. i said i didnt even come here for that! 
and it hurt!
and it hurt!
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