Pregnant Women Need a Flu Shot

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Read more about how women vaccinated during pregnancy pass protective antibodies to babies.

Influenza (Flu)

2020 - 2021 Flu Season October 30, 2020

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	Weekly U.S. Influenza Surveillance Report ​CDC's Influenza Division compiles and analyzes information on influenza activity year-round in the United States. According to this week's report (Oct 18-24), influenza activity is currently low in the United States.    ​    Learn More

Pregnant Women Need a Flu Shot  ​A new CDC study finds that flu illness during pregnancy may result in an increased risk of pregnancy loss and lower birthweight, underscoring the importance of flu vaccination during pregnancy. Flu vaccine given during pregnancy helps protect both the mother and her baby from flu. CDC recommends pregnant women receive a flu shot during any trimester of pregnancy. Learn More

	Do Not Wait to Get a Flu Vaccine!  ​Vaccination should not be delayed. Even if you have not yet received your flu vaccination, it is not to late! Get vaccinated before flu viruses begin spreading in your community, as it will take about 2 weeks for your body to develop antibodies to protect against flu.  Learn More

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