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Flu shots

Dec 03, 2012 21:59

I'm 28 weeks right now. Should my OB be my go-to for getting my flu shot? Flu season is starting particularly early in my area (and happens to be quite bad this year) and with my children all in elementary school this year, I think we're going to all get vaccinated ( Read more... )

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kimie_catclaw December 4 2012, 03:02:52 UTC

My OB (well, one of the nurses, but after one of my OB appointments) gave me a flu shot last fall, when I was pregnant. This year my GP did it. I'd tagged along for my husband's appointment and she did both of ours on the spot.

belle_m December 4 2012, 03:06:31 UTC

Great! Thank you. Did you need to make an extra appointment for that? I know when I called to schedule my kids' well check ups, I was told I needed to make a separate appointment for their flu shots. Greaaaaat.

kimie_catclaw December 4 2012, 03:09:13 UTC

For the OB? Nah, I just mentioned it when I was already there and she had the nurse bring it in.

sarahlovy December 4 2012, 03:29:35 UTC

It is hard to get out of my OB's office without a flu shot. A few appointments ago they got it ready for me without even asking if it was something that I wanted (which I did, so it was alright).

wasted_beauty December 4 2012, 03:50:37 UTC

I got mine at Wal-Mart for $25.

You can get it at your OB, GP, or practically any pharmacy.

manabanana December 4 2012, 04:02:40 UTC

Got mine at my OB once I was out of Tri1. Did it at my 14W appt. Super easy!

max_ambiguity December 4 2012, 05:21:18 UTC

I just get my shot at the pharmacy. My insurance won't cover it that way, but it saves so much time, and after subway fare and doctor copay it's only like $15 more anyway. Other than insurance, it doesn't matter who you get it from as long as you get the shot and not the nasal spray.