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Immunisations in pregnancy

Flu vaccine in pregnancy

It's recommended that all pregnant women have the flu vaccine, whatever stage of pregnancy they're at. It's free for pregnant women.
In Short

Why are pregnant women advised to have the flu vaccine?

The Flu vaccine will help protect both you and your baby during the flu season

Pregnancy changes how the body responds to infections such as flu. There is good evidence that pregnant women have a higher chance of developing complications if they get flu, particularly in the later stages of pregnancy.

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