Flu jab 5 days before c section

[Squashie]

I have a flu jab booked for the soonest I’ve been offered but scheduled to have a c section 5 days later - in your opinion is the flu jab worth having? I know it’s a good thing to have but feel like it won’t give me protection in time for being in hospital and may give me side effects. On the other hand if I don’t have it as scheduled then I can see me ending up missing it this year with having a new born!

I'd have it. The idea of having flu and a newborn to look after does not appeal

I’d also have it.
I’ve had it several times for work (and when pregnant) and never had any side effects apart from a sore arm.

FYI you can get it done in Boots and usually you can get an appointment there way quicker than when the GP offers them.

Thanks all, just had it done

Hi. I have had my Covid and flu this morning too and c section booked Friday. I did ring my consultant and check with her. She advised me to do it especially if I don't normally have symptoms 😊

Well done @Squashie. Sending you good luck for your section. Update us when little one is here if you get a moment? I'll be thinking of you.

It's a lovely time of year for a birthday 😊

Thank you! @katherine123x we are booked for Friday too, good luck and hope all goes well x

@Squashie ahhh same to you!

Feel exhausted today though ... not sure if related!!

@katherine123x oh no, I hope you feel better soon. I’ve just had to start antibiotics for an ear infection which will finish on Thursday so hoping that won’t affect the c section 🤦‍♀️

@Squashie do you have to have bloods taken before hand?? Might be worth mentioning it!

@katherine123x yes on Wednesday so I’ll mention it then x

@Squashie mine are weds too 😊