Med. praxi. 2012;9(2):62-63

Vaccination of pregnant women against influenza

MUDr.Daniel Dražan
Praktický lékař pro děti a dorost, Jindřichův Hradec

Flu is a very frequent and potentially serious disease affecting individuals of any age. Certain risk factors increase the probability of

severe course of flu, complications and even death. Pregnancy belongs to the risk factors. By vaccinating pregnant women we protect

two persons with increased risk by one shot: the pregnant woman and her child during its first months after birth. Vaccinating pregnant

women against flu is recommended by various medical societies and national and international institutions of public health. Vaccinating

pregnant women against flu belongs to important tools of prevention and is not adequately used in the Czech Republic so far.

Keywords: flu in pregnancy, flu vaccine in pregnancy, effectiveness and safety

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