 [ Symptoms ] i had a skin cancer removed from my left jawcheek in march i developed a numbness in that area  i now have the same type numbness on the left side of my tongue should i be concerned [ Disease ] yes there are small risks but seasonal flu is not a serious danger to the baby the body has a remarkable ability to protect them most healthy people pregnant women included will fight the flu the fact that she feeling better already is a good sign i am sure that she and her baby will be fine and a worried grandmother to be can relax yes it is wise to get the flu vaccine before you get the flu and to take those prenatal vitamins