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Is having mild flu an early pregnancy symptom before missed period?
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Not necessarily : if you think you have the flu call your doctor immediately
Answered 1/30/2015
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Flu is caused by: a virus, so the quick answer to your question is "no." However some of the symptoms of early pregnancy, such as nausea, vomiting and fatigue can be the same as the flu or other viral illnesses.Fever, which is one of the signs of the flu, would not be a sign of pregnancy.
Answered 1/30/2015
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