Air pollution exposure in final month of pregnancy increases NICU admission risk
Air pollution caused by auto emissions, wildfires and other sources is problematic for many people. It's of particular concern for pregnant people due to the impact pollutants can have on the fetus, ...
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GPs told to stick to later flu vaccine campaign start for this year
Last year the JCVI recommended that due to waning of flu vaccine’s effectiveness in adults, it is preferable to vaccinate ...
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2 children die from flu in North Carolina, health officials say
Two children have died of flu in North Carolina, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services.
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Data: Despite high risk of poor outcomes, only 1% of pregnant COVID patients given antiviral
The rate of antiviral prescriptions was 67% lower in pregnant than in nonpregnant women, including those with one or more high-risk underlying conditions.
Pregnant women can now get a free RSV shot. What other vaccines do you need when you’re expecting?
From today, February 3, pregnant women in Australia will be eligible for a free RSV vaccine under the National Immunisation ...
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The maternity ward standoff that exposes Taliban hypocrisy towards women
Islamist group bring their pregnant wives to clinics and hospitals demanding female doctors but ban women from midwifery Restrictive laws imposed by the Taliban last year mean women cannot train ...
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Influenza and Pertussis Vaccination Among Pregnant Women and Their Infants' Close Contacts
I worry that someone besides me could spread the flu to my baby 65 28 7 I worry that someone besides me could spread pertussis to my baby 65 26 9 I worry that I could spread the ...
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COVID-19 Remains Major Health Threat in U.S.
WEDNESDAY, Jan. 29, 2025 (HealthDay News) -- COVID-19 continues to be a threat to America’s health, causing more illness and death than either influenza or respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), a new ...
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Influenza and Pertussis Vaccination Among Pregnant Women and Their Infants' Close Contacts
We undertook this study to better understand how certain factors affect the receipt of Tdap and influenza vaccines among pregnant women as well as the other close contacts of their newborn.
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60 gifts pregnant women will appreciate, recommended by new moms
Featured pricing is subject to change. Finding the best gifts for pregnant women can be a daunting task. Believe me. I was one of them not too long ago, and there was a time I cried because my ...
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Pregnancy raises risks to mental health in MS patients, study says
Pregnancy seems to increase the risk of mental illness among women with multiple sclerosis. Pregnant MS patients have a higher risk of mental illness during gestation and in the first years after ...
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Types of Flu
Read on to learn about the different types of flu. Flu, or influenza, is a contagious respiratory infection caused by various flu viruses. Symptoms include muscle aches and soreness, headache ...