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13 Facts About The Flu Shot Everyone Should Know

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It is totally safe for women are pregnant to get the flu vaccine, and it can also protect the baby from getting the flu once they are born.

It has been recommended by the CDC that women who are pregnant get the flu vaccine, regardless of trimester. Not only is this beneficial to the pregnant woman, there is added protection for the newborn baby since during pregnancy the antibodies from the mother pass onto the baby.

If you are pregnant, speak to your doctor and see which strand is best for you.