flu shot and breast feeding

Nursing mothers, a note about the flu shot. You should know that if you are breastfeeding and choose to receive this year’s flu vaccination, your baby may show signs of mild illness, including sleepiness, irritability, red eyes and generally not feeling well for up to 3 days. This is a result of mother’s immune response to the vaccine and not a direct response to the vaccine itself. Many pediatricians are encouraging parents to receive the vaccine and this should not be a reason to disregard that advice.