The Truth About Pregnancy and Flu Shots
Pregnant women may experience more severe flu symptoms than when not pregnant. Pregnancy stresses the immune system, puts more work on the heart and lungs, and increases the risk of hospitalization from pneumonia and respiratory infections. Pregnant women with the flu have a much higher mortality rate. Unborn babies may be born prematurely, be at risk for stillbirth, and present at very low birth weights.
Flu shots, or vaccines, are created by scientists each new season to protect you from the most harmful virus infection. The flu shot from last year will not …