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A member asked:
I finally after weeks of "umming an arrring" i got the flu shot today while 22 weeks pregnant! it's flu season in australia so i got it and now worry?
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No worries: You did the right thing! The flu shot is entirely safe and is recommended in pregnancy as pregnant women are at higher risk of severe flu infection than the general population. No worries, you and your baby are now protected as best as you can be.
Answered 5/18/2014
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