Ideally, all women who are pregnant, might be pregnant, or are breastfeeding during the influenza season should receive the inactivated flu vaccine, regardless of their stage of pregnancy. Influenza vaccination is an essential part of prenatal care because pregnant women are at an increased risk of serious illness and even mortality due to influenza.
Sherry A. Paulson, M.D.
Dr. Paulson specializes in Obstetrics & Gynecology. She works at Maple Grove, Robbinsdale, and Center for Women's Health. Dr. Paulson enjoys reading, tennis, scrapbooking, traveling, cooking with her two daughters, and knitting.
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Nov 21, 2017 9:04:04 AM / by Sherry A. Paulson, M.D. posted in Women's Health