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Pregnancy Flu Shot Side Effects and Safety Index

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The flu shot is safe for women who are pregnant. The flu shot not only protects the woman from illness, but it also protects the unborn baby. The flu shot is the protection against the flu if you are pregnant. The flu shot is safe for Pregnant women.

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