Influenza in Pregnancy (606)

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Pregnant women have a higher risk of severe influenza infection compared to the general population. Women remain at risk of severe infection in the post partum period.

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Last reviewed: 30/04/2025

Next review date: 31/05/2028

Author(s): Dawn Kernaghan.

Version: 4

Approved By: Maternity Clinical Governance Group

Document Id: 606

References

For information on weekly circulating influenza and SARS-CoV-2 refer to: https://www.publichealthscotland.scot/publications/

For up-to-date information on influenza antiviral guidance refer to:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/influenza-treatment-and-prophylaxis-using-anti-viralagents

For information on influenza vaccines refer to:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/influenza-the-green-book-chapter-19

Neuraminidase inhibitors during pregnancy and risk of adverse neonatal outcomes and congenital malformations: population based European register study. Graner et al. BMJ 2017;356:j629

Influenza in Pregnancy (606)

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