Two vaccines that every grandparent needs
Infants are at risk of serious complications from both whooping cough and the flu. That’s why grandparents, caregivers and anyone who is going to ...
How stress related to COVID-19 can affect your pregnancy
For most expectant moms, pregnancy can
be an exciting time—and a slightly stressful time. Now, the coronavirus
(COVID-19) is creating added stres ...
Coronavirus: How to cope with stress and anxiety
It’s hard to keep calm when we hear and see so much information about the new coronavirus disease (COVID-19) flashing across our televisions and ...
Colds and pregnancy
You know the symptoms—a runny nose, sore throat, stuffy head, coughing, and congestion. Catching a cold while you are pregnant won’t hurt you or you ...
How you can protect your baby against the flu
Influenza (also called flu) is a virus that can cause serious illness. It’s more than just a runny nose and sore throat. The flu can cause serious ...
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 ...
Vaccination in Pregnancy: It Doesn’t Have to Be a Painful Decision
By Beth Conover, APRN, CGC MotherToBaby Nebraska, UNMC
“I am 20 weeks pregnant…when is it safe to get my flu shot?” The texted quest ...
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 ...