Are there risks involved in receiving the flu shot, antiviral flu medications, over-the-counter symptom-relief medications, or natural remedies?
Yes, there are. The flu shot, antiviral flu medications, over-the-counter symptom-relief medications, and certain natural remedies are not recommended for pregnant women, nursing mothers, infants, and children under 5; as well as for individuals with asthma, other breathing disorders, and certain immune disorders.