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Dr. Stemmer's Blog

Pregnancy and the Flu

07/05/2016

Although summer has just begun and winter seems far away, all of the newly pregnant women will be pregnant or delivering during the flu season. Some of you may be wondering; is it safe to get the flu shot while being pregnant? The answer is yes! The flu vaccine can be given at any time during the pregnancy. There are two types of vaccines: an inactivated vaccine (the shot) and a live vaccine (a nasal spray). Only the shot (inactivated vaccine) is conside...red safe for pregnant women at any time