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    pearl_mysty7 Posts: 49, Reputation: 3
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    Feb 16, 2012, 10:00 PM
    Is it OK to have a flu vaccination while breastfeeding
    There will be a general checkup for tomorrow and each one should have a flu vaccination I'm a breast feeding mother so I'm worried that it could might affect my baby.. is it OK to have a vaccination...
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    Feb 17, 2012, 04:36 PM
    Yes, it is fine for you to have the vaccination while breastfeeding. Many would recommend it for a baby your daughter's age as well.
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