H1N1 Pregnancy Death Risk

The new H1N1 vaccine will be recommended for expectant moms who develop flu symptoms after a recent study reports significant deaths among pregnant women with swine flu, Dr. Jennifer Ashton reports.

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[StudentoftheSpirit]

If you're pregnant and you're considering taking the shot, please ask your doctor if you can read the package insert first--NOT the "fact sheet" but the actual insert. The insert says this vaccine should NOT be given to pregnant women.

If you want to guard yourself against the swine flu safely and effectively, look into vitamin D. Most people are deficient but those who aren't are very unlikely to get the flu. This is proven; the shot is not. Supplements are available at most pharmacies.

[TheFluNewWorldOrder]

Do Not Take The Flu Shot !

[ktlee26]

I am 30 weeks (aka 7mo) pregnant. I just got out of the hospital 2 days ago. They found a kidney & Bladder infection, and my fevers began there. We caught it early and I was able to start the Tami Flu, the next day I was almost put on a ventilator, and was diagnosed with pneumonia; I meraciously made a turn around. And was only there 5 days. Thank you to everyone at Legacy Hospital in Salmon Creek, WA (maternity Ward) for saving my life and my unborn daughter's life. My family is so grateful!

[dyllanrobert5]

i dont really agree with anyone who says to take the flu shot vaccine but to the ppl who say ill take my chances,listen up.my wife contracted h1n1 while 7 mons.pregnant and it ravaged her.she spent 6 weeks in the hosp.,had to be put on lifesupport,almost died several times,we lost our baby girl on aug18 and they couldnt even take her out of my wife until sept3rd.my wife lost 45 pounds and contracted psedomonis while in the hosp.making her run 104.5 fevers.take caution cause we are that chance!!!

[silkcat51]

The US website, VAERS, has published statistics of adverse reactions on ONLY ONE of the swine flu vaccines:

Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine

As of May 7, 2010

11,029 reports

833 classified as "Serious Health Events" -defined as, "life-threatening or death, major disability, abnormal conditions at birth, hospitalization, or extension of existing hospitalization"

56 US deaths

Federal law requires VAERS to report on all 12 of the flu vaccines, yet they report on ONLY this one.

[jbean0]

I am pregnant and will not be touching the h1n1 vaccine with a ten foot pole. Look into it before you step into line to get the shot.

[gomogi1]

H1N1 Swine Flu Vaccine Package Insert, Warnings

Pregnancy Category C: Animal reproduction studies have not been conducted with Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine or AFLURIA. It is also not known whether these vaccines can cause fetal harm when administered to a pregnant woman or can affect reproduction capacity. Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent Vaccine should be given to a pregnant woman only if clearly needed.

[sycomamie85]

i actually spend most of my time at home anyway, so i'd easily be able to avoid people.

[whiskygurl13]

until theres more information i would just wait. your probably taking a bigger risk with the vaccine than the flu and you can avoid people the best you can and wash your hands maybe talk to your dr about vitamin d and c.

[gomogi1]

H1N1 package insert :

-USE IN SPECIFIC POPULATIONS------------------- --

Information is based on studies conducted with seasonal trivalent Influenza

Virus Vaccine manufactured by CSL (AFLURIA).

Safety and effectiveness of Influenza A (H1N1) 2009 Monovalent

Vaccine have not been established in pregnant women, nursing mothers

or in persons less than 18 years of age

[sycomamie85]

shit, so then should i get the shot? some people say yes, some say no. i never had to deal with h1n1 the last 3 babies..