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flu shot!?

Hey ladiea im 20 weeks and not sure if its safe or should i take flu shots. What do you think?
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Thanks ladies!!!i will put on a brave face and do it. I dont know why but im scared cause i dont want any harm to my baby. I never took a flu shot before. Since my immune system is strong.
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Yes you should get it (: imma get mines.  My Ob recommended it. Plus the fall & winter is coming already!
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I got mine earlier this week. You definitely want to try and protect yourself from the flu.
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I got mine yesterday too :) x
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I got mine yesterday
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Yes. Your more prone to infections and illnesses when pregnant.. very important to have your flu shot
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It's even more important to get your flu shot If your in 2nd or 3rd trimester during flu season. Talk to your doctor about it... There is a lot of information about vaccines out there but the hard core evidence based research shows they do more good than harm. :)
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Well, I get mine every year and especially when I'm pregnant I try to get it asap because IF you did get the flu it protects you... and a healthy you is a healthy baby.
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