Protect your baby from viruses like COVID-19, RSV and the flu
As we continue to face the
COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve now entered the time of year when other respiratory
viruses are more common, too. Influenza ( ...
Why you should get a flu shot this year
It’s flu season. Because the coronavirus (COVID-19) is still spreading throughout the country, this year it’s more important than ever to get the ...
National Influenza Vaccination Week 2019
National Influenza Vaccination Week, which is observed this year from December 1-7, is a time when health organizations come together to remind ev ...
Protect yourself and your child from flu
By the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
There are a lot of ways that you can keep yourself and your developing baby healthy dur ...
It’s time to schedule your flu shot
A new study published today showed that pregnant women who got the flu shot had an average of 40 percent less risk of being hospitalized from flu. ...
Antiviral medications for flu during pregnancy
This year’s flu season has been particularly bad and shows no signs of letting up soon. Health complications from the flu, such as pneumonia, can be s ...
Take steps to prevent flu
Flu activity increased again last week and the flu remains widespread throughout the United States. And according to CDC, flu activity is likely to re ...
Fever and pregnancy
A fever is an increase in your body temperature. It usually happens when you’re sick and is a sign that your body is fighting off an infection. The av ...
Worried about the flu?
By now you’ve probably heard that flu activity is widespread throughout the United States. If you’re pregnant or have a baby, here’s some information ...
What’s the best way to protect against the flu this season?
Answer: an annual flu vaccine is the best way to protect against this potentially serious disease. And the good news is that it's safe to get the flu ...