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A member asked:

I am 19 weeks pregnant. should i get a flu shot? walgreens says they have preservative-free shot available. should i get one from there?

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Sounds fine: Doctors recommend that pregnant women get the flu shot to help prevent the seasonal flu. The shot can be given at anytime during pregnancy (any trimester is ok).

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/15/2017

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