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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