One of the most highly debated pregnancy shots Advice flu concerns rooms - they are harmful or are they safe? For years, health professional were unable to reach an agreement about the debate, but a new study shows that flu shots are in effect safe for pregnant women.
According to the Toronto Star, a study by the Norwegian Institute of Public Health shows that influenza vaccine are unlikely to increase the chances of miscarriage of a pregnant woman. The flu has been known to complicate births, and now doctors are willing to give pregnant women a vaccine against influenza. The tests on the vaccine show that women who received the vaccine against influenza are less likely to give birth prematurely or have babies who are underweight.
"This is the kind of information we need to provide our patients during the discussion that the vaccine against the flu is important for everyone, especially for pregnant women," says Dr. Geeta Swamy, a researcher at Duke University Medical Center.
study is considered the largest of its kind. Between 2009 and 2010, the researchers examined more than 113 000 pregnant women throughout Norway. Canada experienced an unusually difficult flu season this year, and the study was well received by the medical community.
Although the study shows that the vaccine is safe, mothers are encouraged to talk with their doctor before receiving the shot.