No flu shot allowed in 1st T
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No flu shot allowed in 1st T
| Wed, 11-15-2006 - 10:50am |
I tried to get a flu shot at work today and I had to get an authorization from my doc first. My doctor wouldn't authorize it, she wants me to wait until I am in the 2nd T. I was surprised, she said there is a difference of opinion on this so some docs okay it in the 1st T others don't (obviously my doc falls in the later category).
Anyone else experience this? Just curious
-Michelle
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The CDC recommends that ANY pregnant woman get the flu shot, regardless of trimester. There are no contraindications to getting the shot in the 1st tri (as opposed to the 2nd or 3rd). and it is important to get a flu shot before thanksgiving if possible.
I HATE it when DRs don't understand the guidelines or don't do the research.
Stephanie
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