Sonja A. Rasmussen|Denise J. Jamieson|Joseph Bresee
Pandemic Influenza and Pregnant Women
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention|Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
planning future influenza pandemic include considerations specific pregnant women first pregnant women increased risk influenzaassociated illness death effects fetus maternal influenza infection associated fever agents used prophylaxis treatment taken account pregnant women might reluctant comply public health recommendations pandemic concerns regarding effects vaccines medications fetus guidelines regarding nonpharmaceutical interventions eg voluntary quarantine also might present special challenges conflicting recommendations routine prenatal care delivery finally healthcare facilities need develop plans minimize exposure pregnant women ill persons ensuring women receive necessary care