The question of whether or not to vaccinate against the flu is just one of many decisions pregnant women must make. However, a new large national study may put some fears to rest after revealing evidence that the H1N1 vaccine is safe during pregnancy.
A collaboration between researchers from the University of California-San Diego (UCSD), Boston University, and the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology (AAAAI) yielded one large national study and two companion papers published in the journal Vaccine.
The researchers say that despite federal health recommendations that all pregnant women be vaccinated for the flu, less than 50% of women follow the advice, most likely because they are worried about how the flu vaccines might affect the baby.
However, recent studies have shown that babies of mothers who have the flu during pregnancy can face certain adverse effects. One study, for example, revealed that flu in pregnancy increases a child's risk of bipolar disorder.
No comments:
Post a Comment