Tag: vaccination
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I Got the Flu While Pregnant: What I Wish I’d Known
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, future moms! So, I’m here to share my experience of battling the flu during the 26th week of my pregnancy. Honestly, I felt like I was hit by a truck. Up until that point, my pregnancy had been pretty smooth sailing—I was still running about 15 miles a week, everything…
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Monkeypox and Pregnancy: What Expecting Moms Should Know
Get Pregnant Fast Hey there, friends! If you’re pregnant or planning to be, you might be wondering about monkeypox and its implications for your pregnancy. While it’s still a relatively rare disease, there are some key points every expectant mom should be aware of. What is Monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral infection that causes symptoms…
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How to Safeguard Your Baby From Measles During Outbreaks
Get Pregnant Fast You’ve probably come across alarming reports about measles outbreaks popping up across the U.S. and beyond—even after health officials declared the disease “eliminated” in the country years ago. This highly contagious illness can still spread among unvaccinated individuals and even those who travel from areas where the disease is prevalent. If you…
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Should Pregnant Women Still Get the COVID-19 Vaccine?
Get Pregnant Fast If you’re pregnant or planning to conceive, you might be wondering about the COVID-19 vaccine and whether it’s a good idea to get vaccinated during this time. Let’s break it down in a way that’s easy to understand. Should I Get the COVID-19 Vaccine If I’m Pregnant or Breastfeeding? One of the…
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COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy: My Decision to Get Vaccinated at 35 Weeks
Get Pregnant Fast When my state announced that pregnancy was now classified as a qualifying condition for the COVID-19 vaccine, I eagerly signed up. At 35 weeks pregnant, I awkwardly climbed out of my car and braved the sleet. I had envisioned a bright, sunny day for my vaccination, but instead, icy pellets bombarded my…