As autumn rolls around, preparing for flu season should be on every parent’s to-do list – because staying healthy is a top priority. While the flu is unpleasant for anyone, it poses unique risks for pregnant women, infants, and young kids. Here is why medical experts—and our team at Little Silver Pediatrics and Family Medicine—strongly recommend getting vaccinated each fall. Protecting Your Baby Before They Even Arrive When you are pregnant, your body undergoes huge changes in your immune system, heart, and lungs. These natural shifts make it harder to fight off viral infections. Fewer Hospital Visits: A maternal flu... read more
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Protecting Your Growing Family: Why the Flu Shot Matters Most for Expectant Parents and Young Children
Posted on September 4, 2026
Should I Get the Flu Shot During Pregnancy?
Posted on October 10, 2014Getting vaccines during pregnancy can raise a lot of questions and concerns. While there are many common flu shot myths, receiving the flu shot when pregnant is not only safe but could help protect your unborn baby as well. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) “influenza (the flu) is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than women who are not pregnant.” When women become pregnant, there are many changes to the body and immune system, which increases the chance of passing along illness to your developing baby or experiencing a severe sickness of your... read more