Considering the contagious nature of influenza, doctors recommend that pregnant women get immunised against the disease. The Federation of Obstetric and Gynaecological Societies of India’s (FOGSI) Committee for Medical Disorders in Pregnancy advised immunisation against influenza as pregnant women have an increased risk of getting influenza.

Vaccination also defends mothers and their babies from serious health complications.

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