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flu shot??

Im about 14 weeks. My dr keeps harassing me about the flu shot and i REALLY dont want to get it. The only time i have ever gotten the flu is when i got the flu shot. I really dont want to get sick. But i keep reading everywhere i should get it! Idk what to do :P
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5615074 tn?1378316840
I recommend it. Especially because a baby can get sick way easier, but they aren't able to get a flu shot until at least 6 months old.
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I'm the same way, but i got it cuz it's bad for the baby if you don't.
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I want to wait until im farther along if i do secide to get it. I dont want to risk anything happening: /
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6710217 tn?1386110892
I got it when I was 32 33 weeks
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I recommend you get one. You won't be able to wait that much longer because they only keep flu shots in stock before and in the beginning of flu season. I didn't want to do it either but I did for the baby. I'm 18 wks + a few days and got the shot when I was 15 wks.
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I would recommend it.
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7290973 tn?1403777469
If you don't believe in it, don't get it. I'm strongly against it for the same reason, I did not get one, I work with kids, I didn't get the flu and I'm fine.
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I  am the same way. I don't get flu shots because those have been the only times I have gotten the flu. I did take my docs advice and get one this time because I work with children and they are ALWAYS sick. It's been a few weeks and I feel great and my baby is still doing great. I was five weeks when I got the shot.
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How long ago did you get the flu shot and got sick?   The flu shot no longer gives you flu like symptoms.   H1n1 is really bad this year and really hard on pregnant women .   No shot will ever cover all strains but it's better to be safe than sorry.      Make sure where you get the shot has the one that's safe for you during pregnancy
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I got it at 16 weeks. I usually get sick from shots but not this time.  
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If u don't want it don't get it my doctor harrasses me every time I go in I'm 31 weeks n 5 days n I refuse to get it I haven't got sick once during my pregnancy n ik how to keep myself from not getting sick I keep my hands washed n santizied n I just don't want to be injected with another needle if I don't have to my doctor just told me stay stanitized n if I feel a cold coming on come in immediately don't wait so that's just wat I'm a do but my human system is great!! Its your choice don't let anyone pressure u into something u don't wanna do
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I meant immune lol
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I got it lol it was no biggy but i still got sik; p
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Im against the shot and will not be getting it im 24+4
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I got it one time my whole life, and I started getting sick 2 days after and was really sick for almost 2 weeks with the flu. That was 3 years ago. Other than that time I have never gotten the flu shot and I have never had the flu. Strep throat? Yes. And I have a gnarly sinus infection right now, but no flu. I do get my kids the flu vapor thingy they have because they are in school but otherwise I don't mess with it.
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5098230 tn?1430974779
I don't recommend it. The flu shot is a hoax there is actual proof from the cdc that it does not help you in any way nor protect you from the flu.
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6903444 tn?1385943346
I have never in my life gotten the flu shot , probably never will and maybe have gotten the flu at the most 3 times in my life. I have heard more cons than pros about it. It's up to you, it is your body and you're the one that knows it best. :)
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