HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

I'm 29 weeks pregnant and had flu vaccine yesturday ( 30.11.13) & my arms now gone red i think i've had reaction to flu vaccine will it harm my baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. Mika Hiramatsu answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: It's extremely important for new parents to protect their newborns against influenza, and the best way to do this is by excellent hand hygiene and flu vaccine. It is unfortunate you had a reaction, but good for you for protecting your baby!

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/13/2016

4.7k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

I got my flu shot 3 days ago and my arm is still a bit sore and a light bruise/ redness below the injection site. Normal? I've never had a reaction.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I finished 12 days of Prednisone 6 days ago. If I get my flu shot now (injection in arm, not live vaccine) will it be effective and safe?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Prior to discovering the pregnancy, Ive had a bad flu and has taken a few over the counter meds like Bioflu, Neozep, and Robitusin. Approx that was the 1-2week of pregnancy. Will this harm my baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

Im 15wks pregnant, can a cold/ flu cause harm to your unborn child? My lower pelvic area is really sore from coughing is this hurting the baby?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I am 14 weeks pregnant and woke up with the flu is there anything that I can take that won't harm baby.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

I'm pregnant and had flu jab in L arm 3 days ago since then my skin on left side of abdo hurts to touch and has now come up in red raised blotches ??
Hashimotos 25w pregnant. Got flu shot now thyroid is enlarged when it wasnt before. Why? Can it harm my baby?
My 7 week infant received his first vaccine shot in his left arm, is this a cause for concern? It has now suddenly swelled up and has some form of abscess surrounded by redness. Should I see a doctor?
I think I got bit by a spider. My arm is swollen and red and hurts and itches bad. I'm pregnant. Could the bite harm the baby?
Got the standard flu shot today and had some slight raised redness. What is really weird is that I also have the same reaction in the opposite arm??

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.