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Why is it so easy for a pregnant woman to get the cold & flu?
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Myth: pregnancy is not a disease state and pregnant women have no more risk than the general population unless the pregnancy is impaired.
Answered 8/25/2014
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They do not have: increased risk of catching a common cold or flu.
Answered 4/8/2015
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