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I am 5 weeks 2 days pregnant. i got a flu shot today. now i am worried i might have put myself at risk for miscarriage. did i?

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Dr. Alan Levine answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: Pregnancy is not considered a contraindication to receiving the flu shot. You are protecting both yourself and the baby by having received it.

Dr Fricke and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/30/2014

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A member asked:

I am 5 weeks 2 days pregnant. i got a flu shot today. now i am worried i might have put myself at risk for miscarriage. did i?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Alan Levine answered

Dr Fricke and 2 doctors agreed

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