Pregnant Women and Influenza

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Influenza (Flu)

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2016 - 2017 Flu Season
November 4, 2016

Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report

The CDC Influenza Division collects, compiles, and analyzes information on Influenza activity year-round in the US and produces FluView, a weekly influenza surveillance report. During week 43, ending October 29, all 50 states in the U.S. including New York City, experienced minimal flu activity. Puerto Rico experienced high activity.

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Pregnant Women & Influenza (flu)

During the 2015–16 flu season, flu vaccination coverage among pregnant women remained stable at approximately 50% compared with the previous four seasons. Pregnant women and infants are at increased risk for complications and hospitalization from flu. Flu vaccination can reduce the risk of flu-related illness for pregnant women and their infants.

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Pregnant? Get a Flu Shot!

If you're pregnant, a flu shot is your best protection against serious flu illness. Vaccination helps protect women during and after pregnancy and also protects the developing baby during pregnancy as well as for several months after the baby is born.

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