So you are pregnant and you are not quite sure whether a flu shot is the right thing to do.
Studies have shown that pregnant women are one of the most likely patients to have the major complications seen from the influenza virus.
The vaccine is given to all pregnant women over twenty weeks.
The vaccine contains no active virus so it does not cause any harm to the growing infant.
By providing you the pregnant mother with immunity, you are also passing this on to your baby in the first six months. This works out perfectly in that during your newborn’s first six months there are no flu vaccinations to help in providing protection
It is a win win situation for all
