my daughter did not receive the flu shot. she is now in her 2nd trimester & she has the flu. serious risk for the baby? . although her doctors are supposed to be good reputable doctors she couldn't tell me why she had not received the flu shot yet! now she is in her 2nd trimester & she ended up with the flu! i am very worried because she was also out of her prenatal vitamins for a week. she was prescribed tamiflu and now shes feelings a little better but i want to know the danger to the baby. . . .
yes there are small risks but seasonal flu is not a serious danger to the baby. the body has a remarkable ability to protect them. most healthy people pregnant women included will fight the flu. the fact that she feeling better already is a good sign. i am sure that she and her baby will be fine and a worried grandmother-to-be can relax. yes it is wise to get the flu vaccine before you get the flu and to take those prenatal vitamins.