Am I more at risk if I’m pregnant?

Pregnant women are not more likely to get the flu, but if they do catch the H1N1 flu virus, they are more likely to suffer complications, like pneumonia and severe respiratory distress, which can put both mother and baby’s health at risk.  Severe complications from the flu could lead to early delivery or miscarriage.

This is why it’s important for mothers-to-be to take care to protect their health and be sure to:

• Practice basic infection control
• Consider avoiding crowds
• Talk to a medical professional if you have flu-like symptoms, and seek care if symptoms worsen