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New York Times Examines High Risks Of H1N1 In Pregnant Woman

The New York Times on Tuesday profiled a 27-year-old Florida woman whose near-fatal case of H1N1 influenza during pregnancy exemplifies why health authorities believe pregnant women are the "group most threatened by swine flu and most in need of the new vaccine. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Don’t fear the swine flu jab: Health chiefs reassure the public at start of mass vaccination

Pregnant women will be offered jabs from next week by GPs, along with other high-risk patients, including children and young people with underlying health conditions. (Source: the Mail online | Health)

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Flu Story: A Pregnant Woman’s Ordeal

Seemingly minor symptoms from the virus can quickly become serious and should be addressed early. (Source: NYT > Health)

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Translations: What Should Pregnant Women Know

Translations for Arabic, French, and Russian added. (Source: CDC Swine Flu Updates)

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Physicians Urge Pregnant Women To Get H1N1 Vaccine, Protect Themselves And Baby From Potential Deadly Threat

Pregnant women in the U.S. infected with the novel H1N1 influenza A virus have died at a rate six times higher than the general population. With flu season upon us, that mortality rate may escalate, so UMDNJ physicians strongly advise expectant mothers to get immunized as soon as the H1N1 vaccine becomes available. "All pregnant women should be vaccinated," urges Dr. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)

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Confusion over pregnant women and H1N1 vaccines

As the country braces for the second wave of swine flu, there seems to be a difference of opinion between the provinces and Ottawa about which vaccine pregnant women should take. (Source: CTV Health)

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Pregnant Borders teenager who died from swine flu is named

THE young woman who died of swine flu when she was eight months pregnant has been named as Denise Murray. (Source: Scotsman.com News - Health)

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Swine Flu Signs, Symptoms and Action

Indicators of 2009 H1N1 or swine flu are not unlike those for regular old run-of-the-mill flu. What makes the swine flu virus different from typical flu is that more serious complications, such as pneumonia, might occur more often. Swine flu is also a new strain of flu, and no one in the population would be expected to be immune since it has never been encountered before.

During an outbreak such as this, one of the biggest concerns for officials is simply that a lot of people could get sick at the same time. This could put a terrible strain on the medical system in the country where it is happening. One thing is certain though, our government health officials are doing everything they can to make sure the country is prepared. The best thing to do in the mean time is learn the signs to watch out for. If you or your child are experiencing any of the following symptoms, you should call your doctor as soon as possible. He or she may want you to come in and be tested. Here are the symptoms you should look out for:

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Considerations for Pregnant Women Who are More Likely to be Exposed to Novel H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu) at Work: Information for Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care

This information is for pregnant women who work in jobs where they are more likely to be exposed to people with confirmed, probable, or suspected novel H1N1 virus infection.

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Information for Pregnant Women in Education, Child Care, and Health Care

This information is for pregnant women who work in jobs where they are more likely to be exposed to people with confirmed, probable, or suspected novel H1N1 virus infection.