Impact of pregnancy on observed sex disparities among adults hospitalized with laboratory ‐confirmed influenza, FluSurv‐NET, 2010‐2012

ConclusionsOverall rates of influenza‐associated hospitalization were not significantly different for men and women after excluding pregnant women. Among women ages 18‐49, pregnancy increased the risk of influenza‐associated hospitalization 6‐fold but did not increase the likelihood of vaccination. Improving vaccination rates in pregnant women should be an influenza vaccination priority.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Source: Influenza and Other Respiratory Viruses - July 13, 2017 Category: Virology Authors: Kelly Kline, James L. Hadler, Kimberly Yousey ‐Hindes, Linda Niccolai, Pam Daily Kirley, Lisa Miller, Evan J. Anderson, Maya L. Monroe, Susan R. Bohm, Ruth Lynfield, Marisa Bargsten, Shelley M. Zansky, Krista Lung, Ann Thomas, Diane Brady, William Schaf Tags: Original Article Source Type: research