During the 2009 UK influenza A H1N1 pandemic, pregnant women who contracted influenza were five times more likely to have perinatal mortality (stillbirths) and three times more likely to have a preterm delivery, than were pregnant women who did not contract the virus.
Full Citation:
Lim BH, Mahmood TA. 2011. Influenza A H1N1 2009 (Swine Flu) and Pregnancy. The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in India. 61(4).
Title of Article: Influenza A H1N1 2009 (Swine Flu) and Pregnancy
Author(s): Lim BH, Mahmood TA
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Name: The Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology in India
Publication Volume: 61(4)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3295877/pdf/13224_2011_Article_55.pdf
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1007/s13224-011-0055-2
Topics: Health
Disease Vaccines: Influenza
Immunization Terms: Maternal immunization
Countries: United Kingdom
WHO Regions: Europe