Pregnant Women: Avoid Soft Cheeses, But Do Get These Shots

A vaccine given during pregnancy protects the baby against whooping cough, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get it.

Doctors want to remind moms to get certain vaccines while pregnant. Whooping cough in particular can be deadly for newborns, but only about 50 percent of pregnant women get the vaccine.

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