Flu shots are annual vaccinations and can help reduce the chances of contracting flu. It is possible to get the flu despite the shot, but symptoms will be milder. The vaccines are generally taken through injections (thus flu shots) or as nasal sprays. Although the general perception (which is also true) is that flu shots are extremely necessary for individuals; there has been much debate regarding pregnant women receiving the same flu shots.
Many argue that it is unsafe for pregnant women to receive shots. But considering the fact that influenza is more likely to affect pregnant women than those who are not pregnant and they also tend to have worse symptoms, one can safely say that it is good for pregnant women to get flu shots.
The vaccine will protect pregnant women and their unborn babies till immediately after birth. Along with its benefits, some side effects of flu shots while pregnant are also there.
These side effects though present, are very few and mild in nature. Some of these include the following:
The above given are few side effects which a pregnant woman may experience due to a flu shot. Pregnant women must also take care to avoid flu vaccines in form of nasal sprays because sprays contain live attenuated viruses in the body, which are not suitable for them in pregnancy.
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