Flu in Babies

Question by Ashley L:
Why can’t an infant receive a flu shot until their 6 months old?!?
I am 38 weeks pregnant and my physician is very presistant on me getting the flu shot so the baby get the immunity before it’s born since it can’t receive a flu shot until it’s 6 months old. I have never gotten a flu shot and I have never gotten sick with the flu… actually I have hardly ever gotten sick even with a little cold at that and I am 21 years old. I want to do whats ideal for my baby though but with that being said… my main concern is if a baby can’t get a flu shot until it’s 6 months old… what makes it ok to give it to the baby before it’s born?! Is there a reason for this 6 month rule?! Or did someone just pull it out of their butt and call it good?! I asked my physician why they aren’t granted to get one till 6 months and she did not know… I have searched and searched the world wide web and can not find any research on this… if anyone has any information as to why an infant can not receive a flu shot until they’re 6 months old I would greatly appreciate that help!!! Thanks!!!!

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