I’m pregnant - Can I get the flu vaccine?

Q. I am 24 weeks pregnant. I had a dose of the flu last year and I am worried about getting it again. Can I get the flu vaccine?

A. Congratulations on your pregnancy. The flu season lasts from October to the end of April in the Northern hemisphere and it can be serious, especially in young children and the elderly. Flu is highly infectious and the symptoms can come on very suddenly.

These include fever, headache, a sore throat and muscle aches.