Bad flu/pertususs outbreaks...nurses at the hospital

elizhope

Im already really worried about having a baby in the middle of this flu season. We are all getting our vaccines (even my parents) to protect baby. I even decided not to let anyone (neighbors, friends) hold her (much) until she can get her own vaccines. But I starting thinking about the people in the hospital.... what if one of those nurses has the flu or whooping cough and dont know it yet and are contagious? I heard the hospitals are swamped with all the extra flu/pertussis patients.It could sneak up to the maternity floor if these nurses are hanging out with ER doctors. Im being weird I know...

Am I being totally paranoid? Someone please tell me Im being paranoid and crazy. The more I think about it, the more I dont want anyone but us touching her, but I know that is 100% impossible. Makes me thankful my other two kids were born in spring/summer. Much less worrrying