Flu/swine flu jab - Page 2

tommyg · Sep 8th, 2011, 16:52 PM

Here's a thread that was written just after I got out of hospital in January you'll see another lady was in a similar situation.

http://http://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy-third-trimester/512376-labour-after-pumonia-swine-flu.html

I beg you again learn from my mistake.

JakesMummy · Sep 8th, 2011, 17:34 PM

I've just booked mine. I never had it last year, when I was pregnant. The only people that did were my mum and sister. Over Xmas, my dad, oh, my son and I all contracted swine flu. It was horrible. It led to bronchitis and being asthmati.c I was so scared! Mum and sister were fine and obviousy never caught it.

So yes, I will be having it this year.

Chaos · Sep 8th, 2011, 18:21 PM

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Originally Posted by helenas81

I've been sent a letter from my doc offering me the seasonal flu jab, I didn't realise the swine flu is combined with the flu jab.
Wondered what people's thoughts were on having it?

I managed to avoid it for 5 years, even in 2009 when I was preggy with my DD and the H1N1 was about, until last week when my OB got me at my visit. Grr! They normally make me feel like total shit, but this time wasn't bad apart from an achy arm (normal)

They are really urging me to get it for my DD this year as we've had a year of breathing problems with her, so although I don't really like it, I think she'll get it too this time.

Blah11 · Sep 9th, 2011, 02:39 AM

I didnt even know they were offering it this year on the NHS (swine flu i mean)? Is it just the combi jab again?

Laura2919 · Sep 9th, 2011, 03:36 AM

My dad is a diabetic and gets it every year. The girls had their swine flu injection but now its combined.

I'd definitely get it if I were offered it.

tommyg · Sep 9th, 2011, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Chaos

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Originally Posted by helenas81

I've been sent a letter from my doc offering me the seasonal flu jab, I didn't realise the swine flu is combined with the flu jab.
Wondered what people's thoughts were on having it?

I managed to avoid it for 5 years, even in 2009 when I was preggy with my DD and the H1N1 was about, until last week when my OB got me at my visit. Grr! They normally make me feel like total shit, but this time wasn't bad apart from an achy arm (normal)

They are really urging me to get it for my DD this year as we've had a year of breathing problems with her, so although I don't really like it, I think she'll get it too this time.

Get it for you both.

When my MW offered it I said "I'll think about it" and decided against it on the 30th of December I was at my Docs for thrush and she asked if I'd had it. And purswaded me that I should discuss with DH and strongly recommended I get it but didn't want to give me it just before a 4 day holiday weekend so I said I'd get my MW to give me it on the 7th I took ill on the 6th never recognisied it thought I was getting better and was admitted to intensive care on the 11th.

I have no history of astham or any respirotory disorders I don't and never have smoked. Infact I was told my general fitness and active lifestyle are probably what helped my body to fight it.

When I think about it I think of how lucky I am. How lucky my LO is. How is that other girls family coping with her little baby who's growing up without her mummy the what if's just don't bare thinking about.

hopeandpray · Sep 9th, 2011, 04:38 AM

I got swine flu last year and it was not pleasant. If you are in a high risk group I would get it (I get the flu every year unless I get the jab). Also if you are at risk of passing it on to anyone that has other illnesses eg a teacher, doctor, parent of a child that has health issues

lhancock90 · Sep 9th, 2011, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Blah11

^ IDK why you'd bring up curing cancer is a flu jab thread?! But anyway, you can die from the flu too

Anyway, yes, I'd get it. I can't get the flu jab as I'm allergic to eggs and the jab is egg based

Really? Thats tickled me, aha, i may just eat LOTS of Eggs come Winter and hope for the best

I will have it though, i have respritory problems and would rather be safe than sorry.

Blah11 · Sep 9th, 2011, 13:26 PM

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Originally Posted by lhancock90

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Originally Posted by Blah11

^ IDK why you'd bring up curing cancer is a flu jab thread?! But anyway, you can die from the flu too

Anyway, yes, I'd get it. I can't get the flu jab as I'm allergic to eggs and the jab is egg based

Really? Thats tickled me, aha, i may just eat LOTS of Eggs come Winter and hope for the best

I will have it though, i have respritory problems and would rather be safe than sorry.

haha no, all it means is that the vaccine has been produced in a chicken egg!

lhancock90 · Sep 9th, 2011, 16:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Blah11

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Originally Posted by lhancock90

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blah11

^ IDK why you'd bring up curing cancer is a flu jab thread?! But anyway, you can die from the flu too

Anyway, yes, I'd get it. I can't get the flu jab as I'm allergic to eggs and the jab is egg based

Really? Thats tickled me, aha, i may just eat LOTS of Eggs come Winter and hope for the best

I will have it though, i have respritory problems and would rather be safe than sorry.

haha no, all it means is that the vaccine has been produced in a chicken egg!

Science never fails to amaze me!

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tommyg Mum (Mom) BnB Addict Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,343	Here's a thread that was written just after I got out of hospital in January you'll see another lady was in a similar situation. http://http://www.babyandbump.com/pregnancy-third-trimester/512376-labour-after-pumonia-swine-flu.html I beg you again learn from my mistake.

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Sep 8th, 2011, 17:34 PM	#12
JakesMummy Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 2,335	I've just booked mine. I never had it last year, when I was pregnant. The only people that did were my mum and sister. Over Xmas, my dad, oh, my son and I all contracted swine flu. It was horrible. It led to bronchitis and being asthmati.c I was so scared! Mum and sister were fine and obviousy never caught it. So yes, I will be having it this year.

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Sep 9th, 2011, 02:39 AM	#14
Blah11 Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 38,245	I didnt even know they were offering it this year on the NHS (swine flu i mean)? Is it just the combi jab again?

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Sep 9th, 2011, 03:36 AM	#15
Laura2919 Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 15,770	My dad is a diabetic and gets it every year. The girls had their swine flu injection but now its combined. I'd definitely get it if I were offered it.

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Sep 9th, 2011, 04:38 AM	#17
hopeandpray Waiting To Try (WTT) BnB Addict Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 4,632	I got swine flu last year and it was not pleasant. If you are in a high risk group I would get it (I get the flu every year unless I get the jab). Also if you are at risk of passing it on to anyone that has other illnesses eg a teacher, doctor, parent of a child that has health issues

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