PREGNANT WOMEN AND INFLUENZA A

Pregnant Women and Influenza A

The Pregnant women, like young children or the elderly are generally more vulnerable to influenza and therefore influenza A. The latter may have on these pulmonary complications without causing malformations of the fetus. The vigilance is needed but do not panic either.

It is recommended for pregnant women, and the entire population, very regularly wash hands with soap and cover the mouth and nose with a tissue which should be regularly thrown in the trash . Better way to avoid travel to risk areas like Mexico, the United States ...

A vaccine should be available by October or November. Pregnant women should be vaccinated first.