Considering NOT getting flu vaccination.

singhanna

This is my first post and I'm excited to learn a bit more from all you ladies!  I have not had a flu vaccination since 2004 and have not had the flu since I was in college.  I think of myself as pretty healthy and take precautions not to get sick.  I'm not crazy with the hand sanitizer but I do wash my hands religiously!

 Here's the question - I know my doctor and the general health community recommends that pregnant women get vaccinated against the flu BUT NONE of the flu vacs have been tested on pregnant women.  Only 1-2 of the 6 available have been tested on pregnant mice but no long term studies exist about the risks.  Also, it is NOT recommended for nursing moms.

 Any thoughts?  Anyone else NOT getting the vaccine?