Irish experts say swine jab safe in pregnancy

The Irish Institute of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists has stressed that the swine flu vaccine is safe for pregnant women.
In a statement, the Institute said no concerns had been raised regarding the seasonal flu vaccine in pregnancy over many years of use and a similar safety profile with the H1N1 vaccine is anticipated.
It said evidence suggests that pregnant women are four times more likely to develop serious complications or to be hospitalised from swine flu than non-pregnant women. These include early labour or severe pneumonia.
The risk of these complications is higher after 14 weeks of pregnancy and for pregnant women who are at risk of medical complications.
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