Pandemic vaccination did not increase risk of fetal death

(Norwegian Institute of Public Health) Pregnant women who were vaccinated against pandemic influenza were not at increased risk of experiencing fetal death. However, pregnant women who contracted influenza had an increased risk of fetal death. This was found in a register study of women who were pregnant during the influenza pandemic in 2009.

http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2013-01/niop-pvd011613.php

Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - January 16, 2013 Category: Global & Universal Source Type: news