Flu during pregnancy is common it is required to take proper precautions so that pregnant women does not get infected with the Flu or Influenza. Influenza or Flu infections are sometimes severe and can cause fever or pneumonia.
What are the Sign and Symptoms of Flu infection
Signs and symptoms include fever, headache, fatigue, muscle aches, coughing, and sore throat. Life-threatening complications may also occur.
How to protect pregnant women from Flu or Influenza
Pregnant women can protect themselves from Flu by getting vaccinated by Flu vaccine against Influenza. Flu vaccine for pregnant women is important it prevents mother and baby from infections due to flu.
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WHY DO I NEED FLU VACCINE?
Normal changes in the immune system during pregnancy increase the risk of complications due to flu. Pregnancy complications such as preterm labor may also increase. Asthma or heart disease increases the risk of flu complications.
How will Flu Vaccine During Pregnancy help my baby?
Babies can not get the flu vaccine until they are 6 months old. When you receive a flu vaccine during pregnancy, the protective antibodies made in your body due to this vaccine are transferred to your baby till he/she receives their flu vaccine. Consult your Gynaecologist for your dose of flu vaccine if you are pregnant.
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How many Flu Vaccine doses for Pregnancy ?
One vaccine shot is sufficient for protection against Flu. It can be taken in any Trimester.
What are the Flu Vaccine side effect Pregnancy?
Although Flu shots are safe for the pregnant women still followings are the side effects pregnant women can experience.
- Soreness, redness, and/or swelling from the shot.
- Headache.
- Fever.
- Muscle aches.
- Nausea.
- Fatigue.
It is therefore required to Flu vaccine under proper guidance of Gynecologists only. In case of any emergency consult your doctor for proper supervision for medication.
Flu Vaccine Cost In India
In India cost of Flu vaccine may vary between Rs. 1800 to 2000 depending upon the manufacturer.
