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I got a flu shot in may before i fell pregnant. i fell pregnant in july and was told its recommended to get a flu shot during 14 weeks gestation. should i still get a flu shot or can i get a top up flu shot?
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I would not get it: The one you got in May should suffice.There is not adequate research on the safety of flu vaccine in pregnancy but there is evidence of a significant increased risk of miscarriage! See https://vactruth.com/2012/11/23/flu-shot-spikes-fetal-death/ and http://kellybroganmd.com/rejecting-flu-vaccine-in-pregnancy/ and https://www.jpands.org/vol11no2/ayoub.pdf and https://tinyurl.com/zeccbso
Answered 3/4/2020
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