I'm 4 months pregnant. Thanks in advance for your answer.
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Is it safe for me to get a flu shot for this winter season?
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The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends flu vaccination for all pregnant women, regardless of trimester. Preventing flu during pregnancy is an essential element of prenatal care, and it is imperative that physicians, health care organizations, and public health officials improve their efforts to increase immunization rates among pregnant women.
The CDC recommends that all people aged six months and older be vaccinated against the flu. Annual flu vaccination is especially critical for pregnant women because it performs double duty by protecting both pregnant women and their fetuses. Babies cannot be vaccinated against the flu until they are six months old, but they receive antibodies from their mother that help protect them until they can be vaccinated.
Vaccination early in the flu season is optimal, but it can be given at any time during the flu season and at any stage of pregnancy. The College advises that all women who are or become pregnant during the annual flu season (October through May) get the inactivated flu vaccine. The live attenuated version of the flu vaccine (the nasal mist) should not be given to pregnant women. Women can also receive the flu vaccine postpartum and while they are breastfeeding if they missed it during pregnancy.
The CDC recommends that all people aged six months and older be vaccinated against the flu. Annual flu vaccination is especially critical for pregnant women because it performs double duty by protecting both pregnant women and their fetuses. Babies cannot be vaccinated against the flu until they are six months old, but they receive antibodies from their mother that help protect them until they can be vaccinated.
Vaccination early in the flu season is optimal, but it can be given at any time during the flu season and at any stage of pregnancy. The College advises that all women who are or become pregnant during the annual flu season (October through May) get the inactivated flu vaccine. The live attenuated version of the flu vaccine (the nasal mist) should not be given to pregnant women. Women can also receive the flu vaccine postpartum and while they are breastfeeding if they missed it during pregnancy.
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The Centers for Disease Control and the American College of Ob-Gyn have recommended that pregnancy women obtain a flu shot if they are pregnant between October and the following March. Unless you have over-riding reasons that would prevent you from receiving a seasonal influenza vaccination -- such as an allergy to eggs, for example -- I would strongly advise you to receive a flu shot. If you contract influenza during pregnancy, the rrisk of serious complications , including death, is much greater than to a non-pregnant woman.
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Not only is it safe, it is recommended by the CDC, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Obstetricians. Please consult your obstetrician for a vaccination and more information. See the CDC website for important statistics on the flu in pregnant women >http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/mm6032a2.htm<
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I fully agree with answer by David Barrere, M.D. He has answered your question in detail. The CDC now recommends Influenza immunization to everyone above age of 6 months. If we could immunize every one, US could save about 23 billion dollars annually.
I would avoid vaccinations during pregnancy if at all possible. Try instead to boost your immune system with good quality pre-natal vitamins like from Designs for Health, or Metagenics. Avoid crowded areas like elevators, buses,airplanes, subways,theatres etc to minimize your exposure to people with the flu. Avoid kissing acquaintences,shaking hands etc during flu season. Wash your hands frequently. If you can not avoid people well enough, wear a surgical mask.
Yes!