Influenza Pandemic Planning Needed To Assure Adequate Care For Pregnant Women And Newborns
Monday, May 18, 2009 - 11:21
in Health & Medicine
Pregnant women and newborns are at greatest risk in a flu epidemic, but more planning must be done to ensure that they receive priority treatment should an outbreak occur, according to a new study. The findings raise concerns about the ability of hospitals to adequately treat this vulnerable population, particularly in light of the current H1N1 flu outbreak.