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🩺 Influenza (flu) in pregnancy

Disease Overview

All Trimesters

A viral respiratory infection that can cause more severe illness in pregnant people due to changes in their immune system.

Causes

1 . Infection with the influenza virus.
2 . Increased vulnerability during pregnancy due to changes in the immune and respiratory systems.

Risk Factors

1 . Pregnancy itself (especially in the second and third trimesters)
2 . Not being vaccinated against the flu
3 . Having underlying health issues

Prevention

1 . Getting the annual flu vaccine during pregnancy.
2 . Practicing good hand hygiene.
3 . Avoiding contact with sick individuals.

Symptoms

1 . Fever
2 . Chills
3 . Cough
4 . Sore throat
5 . Muscle aches
6 . Fatigue
7 . Headache
8 . Runny nose

Complications

Complications can arise during pregnancy and may affect both the mother and the baby.

Mother's Complications

Complications that may affect the mother during pregnancy.

1 . Pneumonia
2 . Hospitalization
3 . Severe respiratory distress
4 . Preterm labor

Baby's Complications

Complications that may affect the baby during pregnancy.

1 . Preterm birth
2 . Low birth weight
3 . Increased risk of neonatal death

Treatment Options

Evidence-based approaches for management

Treatment Options

1 . Rest
2 . Hydration
3 . Fever control with pregnancy-safe medication like acetaminophen, after consulting a doctor.

Medical Treatment

1 . Early antiviral therapy (e.g., oseltamivir) is safe and recommended in any trimester.

Nutritional Treatment

Videos

Educational videos about this condition and its management

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Are you pregnant and worried about the flu??

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Mayo Clinic Minute: Protecting pregnant women against flu

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