Pregnant women, even ones who are healthy, can have medical complications from the seasonal and H1N1 (swine) flu.
If you are pregnant, use the following tips to prepare for the flu season from Flu.gov, which provides one-stop access to U.S. Government flu information.
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Dr. Edna DeVries discusses what the health care professionals at Marshfield Clinic are recommending to help you stay healthy this flu season and what we can expect from the H1N1 strain of influenza this year.
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It’s that time again. Marshfield Clinic is scheduling seasonal flu shot clinics. Check a location near you. Additional clinics are being added as needed, so check back for the updated schedule.
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Flu viruses can infect anyone, whether it is the current seasonal flu strain, novel influenza A H1N1 (swine flu) or another variety.
However, some groups of people are more at risk for serious complications than other groups are. Different strains of flu viruses may affect certain groups more adversely than other groups.
Two of the more serious strains of flu viruses currently active are the seasonal flu and H1N1 flu. The seasonal flu virus is different each year and the H1N1 may change over time.
Are you at risk for serious flu complications?
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Vaccinations are the most important line of defense against the flu.
Seasonal flu shots are normally very effective in preventing that strain of flu. A vaccine for the novel influenza A H1N1 (swine flu) is included in the seasonal flu vaccination and is expected to be effective in preventing that strain.
Because the virus strains that cause the flu change from year to year it is important for most people to receive a vaccination every year if they fall into groups identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
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