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A member asked:
Is it advisable for my wife whose pregnant to go for a flu shot during the current lockdown. i understand that it won't prevent coronavirus. she is 7 weeks pregnant. and hasn't been for her first scan at the gynae as it was canceled.
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If staying at home,: exposure to the flu should be low. Recommend the flu shot, so get the shot when going to the doctor, at the next visit.
Answered 3/29/2020
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