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A member asked:

I got my flu shot today. and on the paper i didn't check that i was pregnant on it and didn't remember til. will my baby be harmed by the flu shot?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Not at all: All pregnant women should get the vaccine. Influenza can be fatal during pregnancy.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Shalini Sethi answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: It's good to have a flu shot while you are pregnant. CDC too recommends it. So don't worry.

Answered 8/7/2014

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