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How does the flu directly or indirectly harm the fetus of a pregnant women? i know pneumonia can obviously cause lack of oxygen to the baby. what else
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Flu affects mom: Pregnant women have a suppressed immune system which inhibits their ability to fight off infections like the flu. The fetus is at risk because the mom is at risk when infected. The best thing to do is to get an annual flu vaccine.
Answered 5/6/2014
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