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Pregnant Women ‘Face Raised Swine Flu Risk’
Posted on July 30th, 2009 No commentsPregnant women with swine flu are four times more likely to be admitted to hospital than members of the general population, according to new research. The findings from the US suggest that pregnancy places women at extra risk of serious complications from the virus.
Fears about the flu threat to expectant mothers have been highlighted by the case of Sharon Pentleton, from Ayrshire, who is now receiving specialist care in Sweden.
She was flown to the Karolinska University Hospital in Stockholm after no beds were available at the only UK unit capable of treating her.
The new research was carried out by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American equivalent of the UK Health Protection Agency.
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Latest Swine Flu Figures
Posted on July 30th, 2009 No commentsThe latest figures showing the number of people who have died from and been infected with swine flu are being released.It was estimated that 100,000 people had caught the virus last week and the number of deaths was put at 29.
The new statistics are expected to be much higher.
Children under the age of 15 accounted for a third of deaths with younger people more at risk than the elederly.
Research also revealed pregnant women are four times more likley to be admitted to hospital than members of the general population.


