Monday, September 28, 2009

Questions and AnswersUse of Antiviral Medicines for the Treatment and Prevention of Flu among Pregnant Women for the 2009–2010 Season

Questions and Answers
Use of Antiviral Medicines for the Treatment and Prevention of Flu among Pregnant Women for the 2009–2010 Season
: "Pregnant women who are healthy have had severe illness from the 2009 H1N1 flu (also called “swine flu”). Compared with people in general, pregnant women with 2009 H1N1 flu have been more likely to be admitted to hospitals. Some pregnant women have died. For this reason, CDC advises doctors to give antiviral medicines that treat 2009 H1N1 flu to pregnant women who have symptoms of flu."

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