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Flu Season and Pregnancy
What you need to know
- Influenza “Flu” season is September through April
- The risks associated with influenza are increased for both pregnant patients and their newborns
- Vaccination allows for the benefit of passive immunity for newborns and to those who breastfeed
Recommendations
- All pregnant patients should receive annual influenza vaccine as soon as it is available
- Patients who are not vaccinated during pregnancy should consider vaccination postpartum as their infants can still benefit from passive immunity via breastfeeding
- Antiviral treatment should be initiated within 48 hours of symptom onset for all pregnant individuals with suspected influenza
Safety
- Influenza vaccination during pregnancy has been demonstrated repeatedly in large studies to safely protect pregnant people and their newborns against influenza illness and complications
- The influenza vaccine can be safely administered at the same time as other vaccines recommended in pregnancy (Tdap, RSV, COVID-19)
For more information: “Influenza in Pregnancy: Prevention and Treatment” ACOG Practice Advisory, August 2025
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