The arrival of winter inevitably reminds people of winter diseases. Flu and similar diseases, which occur frequently especially during the winter months, pose a greater threat to young babies, pregnant women and the elderly. So should pregnant women get the flu vaccine? The easiest and most effective way to protect yourself from flu, which poses a great risk for pregnant women who need to pay more attention to themselves than usual during this period, is to get the "flu
vaccine." In pregnant women, flu symptoms occur faster and more severely. Compared to the normal population
, a pregnant woman with the flu may have a severe illness or undesirable consequences such as death may occur.
Flu may cause pregnancy-related problems if precautions are not taken, as well as pose a danger to the life of the unborn baby
. All women who are planning pregnancy or are pregnant during the flu season should get the flu vaccine, regardless of the week of pregnancy.
When to Get the Flu Vaccine?
Getting the flu vaccine not only protects you, but also your loved ones. It also helps protect against flu. Everyone, including babies as young as 6 months old, should get a flu vaccine every year before the winter
season begins. In Turkey, the ideal month for vaccination is "October"
.
Does the Flu Vaccine Cause the Flu?
One of the questions in mind when getting the flu vaccine is "What if I got vaccinated?" "What if I get the flu?" You can rest assured about this: the flu vaccine does not cause flu. Some people may feel sick
after getting the vaccine. This is because the patient has had flu or another virus before the vaccination. In addition
the flu vaccine helps prevent flu cases and epidemics that may occur over the years.
Due to the fact that the flu virus varies from year to year, the effect of vaccines may be more effective in some years
than in other years.
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What are the Side Effects of the Flu Vaccine?
The flu vaccine, which is administered as a preventive measure, also has some side effects, although not many.
These are;
1. Pain, slight swelling and redness at the site of the injury
2. Mild fever
3. Mild skin rash
4. Headache or body ache
Although very rare, vaccines sometimes cause serious allergic reactions.
Pregnant women, who need to pay more attention to themselves during this sensitive period, can do the following to protect themselves from flu, apart from getting the flu vaccine:
Frequently washing their hands with soap and water or using alcohol hand lotions.
Staying away from people with flu as much as possible.
Antiviral drugs can protect pregnant women from flu, but these drugs are not suitable for everyone.
Resting at home.
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