Effects of influenza on pregnant women and infants

Rasmussen, Sonja A.; Jamieson, Denise J.; Uyeki, Timothy M.

doi:10.1016/j.ajog.2012.06.068

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“…The growing uterus exerts pressure on these systems resulting in decreased lung capacity [2]. Together with an increase in the heart rate, increased stroke volume and oxygen consumption, the compromised lung volume accelerates the development of dyspnea.…”

Section: Effects Of Influenza During Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…The immunity shifts away from the cell-mediated immunity toward the humoral immunity [2]. There is a selective suppression of the T helper-type I cell-mediated immunity, with resultant impaired maternal response to infection [3].…”

Section: Effects Of Influenza During Pregnancymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…A fairly prevalent infection, influenza is caused by viruses that belong to the orthomyxoviridae family and are enveloped, segmented single-stranded RNA viruses [2]. There are two major surface proteins that determine the serotype of the virus hemagglutinin (HA) and neuraminidase (NA) [4].…”

Section: Influenza Infectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…These proteins project as spikes through the viral envelope. There are three distinct types of influenza virus-A, B and C [2,4]. Type A infects a large range of mammals and birds, while types B and C are primarily human pathogens causing epidemic outbreaks.…”

Section: Influenza Infectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Influenza Vaccine Requirements in Pregnant Women

Nayak¹

2016

J Obstet Gynecol India

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Objective To explore the importance of administering influenza vaccine during pregnancy. Materials and Methods An internet search for data, study and position papers was done. Medline and Pubmed were the frequently used search engines besides search for WHO and CDC position statements. The keywords used included, influenza vaccine, pregnancy, outcome, safety and trimesters. Results Search provided studies that had been conducted in developing nations like Bangladesh as well as developed nations like Norway and England. The WHO and CDC status reports were also accessed and studied. Conclusion Administration of influenza vaccine is recommended in any trimester of pregnancy, to protect the pregnant woman as well as the newborn child below the age of 6 months from the deleterious effects of influenza. The vaccine is safe and free from side effects.

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Section: Effects Of Influenza During Pregnancymentioning

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Section: Influenza Infectionmentioning

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Section: Influenza Infectionmentioning

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Influenza Vaccine Requirements in Pregnant Women

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2016

J Obstet Gynecol India

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“…In summary, because pregnant women are at increased risk for influenza-associated complications, 26 it is important to reduce the risk of influenza infection among pregnant women. Influenza vaccination is an important component of prevention efforts among pregnant women.…”

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