During the 2009–2010 H1N1 flu pandemic, several groups were noted to develop more severe disease than others; pregnant women and infants were two of these groups. Numerous studies have demonstrated the heightened risk to pregnant women from both seasonal flu and the recent H1N1 and have highlighted the need to ensure vaccination of women prior to and during pregnancy.
via focushms.com
It is important for pregnant women to be immunized against the flu. This article is good reading.
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