Yes it is now important. AS of three hours ago, the CDC, WHO and Mayo clinic released a finding that mothers who were vaccinated against the flu, gave passive immunity to their babies. Which meant that babies whose moms got the flu shot were less likely to contract it as they got older.

There was a similar question asked recently here: http://www.mahalo.com/answers/can-i-get-the-flu-vaccine-if-im-pregnant .

My answer, in essence, is that I'd be really leery of doing it. Your immune system is in flux during pregnancy, and the baby's is still forming.

A better option is to bolster your immune system with things like vitamins D and A from natural sources like cod liver oil or krill oil, and keep coconut oil, which is a potent anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal food, in your diet.

There have been enough adverse reactions to the flu shot I'd not get it, myself. And with your immune system in a changed state because of pregnancy, it could actually make you sick.

And since I published my answer in the thread above (which got best answer, by the way), new evidence has come to light that last year's H1N1 flu shot caused spontaneous miscarriages. That's even worse than the possibility of you having the flu while pregnant, or the baby developing immune system problems because you messed with its developing immune system.

The journal article below details a study which found that 1) pregnant women are not at elevated risk for the flu, and 2) No safety studies have been done on pregnant women receiving the flu vaccine.

There are more sources and reading for you in my answer of the earlier question, including what things you can do to naturally boost your immune system.

Our Doctor told us that it's fine to get a flu shot while pregnant, but also that it really boils down to the individual mom. Some moms are hardcore pure and don't want any outside or non-helthy things being introduced, while others are afraid to pass any opportunity to "make their baby stronger."

My wife ended up not doing it and I supported her. I really had no opinion either way - humans have been having kiddos for thousands of years being exposed to WAY worse things than flu shots and we've made it this far!

Congratulations on your new baby btw - it's a crazy ride, beleive me! Our baby is 8 months old now. Enjoy every second because it goes by fast!

Yes. It is actually highly recommended that pregnant women get their flu shot. Remember how when the swine flu vaccine was limited, pregnant women and children received priority? That's because when you are pregnant your body is doing extra work and you are more susceptible to serious complications from the flu, such as pneumonia or respiratory problems.

It is definitely safe to receive influenza vaccine anytime during pregnancy. Pregnant mothers cannot afford to get sick anytime during the entire course of pregnancy since it is not safe for the growing baby inside the womb. Pregnant women are included in the group of people who are at risk of developing potential complications that is why it is important for them to receive flu shot.

Although there are some who say that it should not be administered during the first trimester, medical research have proven that flu vaccine is safe to be administered anytime during pregnancy. There is no evidence that will prove that it can cause serious effect to the mother and the baby as well. Just like other people who received flu vaccine, the pregnant mother will experience localized signs of inflammation at the site of injection. This is just normal and will fade away after few days.