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Should a pregnant woman get a flu shot?
I am pregnant and want to get a flu shot. Should a pregnant woman get a flu shot?
3 Answers
In general yes unless the pregnant woman has allergy to the vaccine or history of Guillan-Barre syndrome in the past
Inactivated vaccine for Influenza is completely safe during pregnancy. In fact you should get inactivated vaccine during flu season in order to avoid contracting flu which may results in harmful affects on fetus.
Dr. Huma Sarwar Khan M.D.
Yes, you are at a higher risk of getting severe flu.