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How safe is it to get a flu shot while breast feeding?
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Default How safe is it to get a flu shot while breast feeding? - 12-12-2008, 01:52 PM

I am wondering if you can provide links with info on the safety of getting a flu shot while breast feeding. Also, I always get a bad reaction to flu shots, could the flu spread to my newborn baby easily?
   
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Default 12-14-2008, 08:15 AM

The flu shot is okay to get when you're pregnant, so I don't see why it would be a problem when you're breastfeeding.
   
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Default 12-16-2008, 12:04 AM

It's Safe
   
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Default 12-18-2008, 09:31 AM

It's safe and I have done it with 2 of my 3 kids with zero reactions. I also had my 9 month old get the flu vaccine and he was totally fine.Let me ask you this...How SAFE is it to pass the flu on to your baby?Have you looked up mortality rates? It can be life threatening. Would you be comfortable with a seriously ill baby?
   
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Default 12-20-2008, 03:29 AM

Just make sure to get a Themerosol FREE form of the vaccine.
   
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Default 12-22-2008, 03:51 AM

Much safer than getting the flu. Especially if your baby is less than 6 months old and can't get a flu shot. You being vaccinated can prevent the baby from getting it. Your baby has almost no immune system-if you get the flu, your baby will too. It is much more severe in a newborn than it will be for you too.
   
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