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Is it safe to have a flu shot while pregnant?

I am 2 months pregnant and want to get a flu shot. Is it safe to have a flu shot while pregnant?

5 Answers

Yes,
There are scientific studies that show the flu shot is safe and beneficial during pregnancy.
Your body is compromised and immune system weakened, so the vaccine helps you create antibodies against the illness. Also, you pass those antibodies to your baby.
Yes, it is safe to get flu shot in pregnancy.
Other recommended vaccines include: COVID, RSV and TDAP (at the recommended times).
All the best.
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Yes, and in any trimester, with the exception of a nasal flu vaccine. Here is more information from the CDC: https://www.cdc.gov/flu/highrisk/qa_vacpregnant.htm
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Yes, it is safe to have a flu shot while pregnant. Dr. Randall Fisher