H1N1 (2009) flu vaccination for pregnant women: frequently asked questions

Pregnant women are considered to be at increased risk of complications from the H1N1 (2009) influenza virus and the Department of Health and Health Protection Agency recommend vaccination against the H1N1 (2009) in this group; at any stage of pregnancy. Although the pandemic is over, the H1N1 (2009) virus is likely to be one of the main influenza strains circulating in the 2010 winter season.  The seasonal influenza vaccine for 2010/11 contains three flu strains one of which is the H1N1 (2009) virus and this is the recommended vaccine for pregnant women.