Hello there,
I was wondering if you could tell me please how do you feel about the flu jab during pregnancy.
I'm 14 weeks pregnant and after a previous miscarriage 5 months earlier I am scared about taking any flu this week period of time, still not 100%about the vaccination. Any experiences to share? Thanks in advance
I'm not against it per say, but I've declined just as I did with my previous pregnancies. My decision is based on how the vaccine is produced (my partner actually worked in a quality control lab in Liverpool when the flumist was being developed).
Because it's based on the 3 most prevalent strains in the last flu season across the other side of the world, made in advance plus the fact flu mutates, I just wonder how effective it is in the first place. We know after each season it's widely reported quite often the wrong strains it covers so has a big failure rate.
Saying that, flu can be quite dangerous, this was my decision, I have no history of miscarriage, other health conditions etc so I wouldn't ever say to someone else don't bother. It's your choice, they were just my reasons. I don't know anyone who has suffered any adverse affects from having it during pregnancy, all my friends & their babies have been fine x
Thank you so much for your kind reply. Very much appreciated. x