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Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza

Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza. Pregnant women are at higher risk to get the flu and to have severe complications Preterm labor Severe pneumonia Fetal distress Maternal death. Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza. Symptoms of the H1N1 Virus Fever/chills Cough Sore throat

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Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza

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  1. Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Pregnant women are at higher risk to get the flu and to have severe complications • Preterm labor • Severe pneumonia • Fetal distress • Maternal death

  2. Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Symptoms of the H1N1 Virus • Fever/chills • Cough • Sore throat • Nasal congestion • Headache and/or body aches • Vomiting and diarrhea reported in some cases

  3. Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Prevention • Get a flu shot • Stay away from crowds • Wash your hands often with soap and water • Isolate self from family members with influenza

  4. Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Treatment • Call your doctor • Take acetaminophen to reduce fever • Drink lots of fluids to prevent dehydration • Take prescribed flu medications as directed

  5. Pregnancy and Pandemic H1N1 Influenza Breastfeeding • The best thing you can do to protect your baby fromH1N1 is to start or continue to breastfeed • Breast milk has antibodies in it that help the baby fight disease • Start breastfeeding after delivery and feed frequently to protect your baby • Do not stop breastfeeding if you or the baby are ill

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