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I'm 8 weeks pregnant,i took flu medication not knowing that i am pregnant l. i'm no worried that i might have indangered my unborn babies?
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Flu meds: pregnant ?: Most flu vaccines have inactive virus, so it is unlikely your pregnancy will be affected. Check with your OB physician about the nature of the type of "flu medications" you received, and he/she can advise you of any risks entailed.
Answered 10/15/2019
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