The Government has compiled its advice on what to do about swine flu on the Department of Health website.
By Jon Swaine
What is the Government advising?
While it has not released any new advice, the Department of Health has compiled its existing advice in one place on its website in an attempt to prevent confusion. It can be viewed at LINK. Are pregnant women at higher risk?
The Government says that while most pregnant women with swine flu will only have mild symptoms, they have a higher risk of developing complications.
Should pregnant women take extra precautions?
The NHS and the Royal College of Midwives agree that pregnant women should avoid unnecessary travel or contact large crowds to reduce their risk of infection. However, the Department of Health do not address this.
Is it safe to become pregnant at the moment?
The National Childbirth Trust says women should delay pregnancy until the swine flu pandemic has passed. However, the Royal College of Practitioners dismissed this as “scaremongering” and the Government is not advising women to avoid pregnancy. Read More…
