Ask Our Expert - Flu Shots If You're Planning to Get Pregnant

July 04, 2009

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Ask Dr. Greenfield Flu Shots If You're Planning to Get Pregnant

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Dear Dr. Greenfield, My husband and I are about to try to get pregnant. I know I should not get a flu shot, but what about my husband--it is safe for him to get one? — Laura

ANSWER	October 25, 2000


Dear Laura, There is no evidence that flu shots are unsafe for pregnant women after the first trimester. In fact, they are strongly recommended after the first trimester or before you get pregnant. Discuss with your practitioner if you should get one while you're menstruating, just to be sure that you're not yet pregnant. Your husband should have no reason not to get a flu shot--and one extra reason to get one: If you decide not to get a flu shot now, at least he won't give you the flu while you are pregnant! — by Marjorie Greenfield, M.D.

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