Swine Flu: February Update on H1N1

Feb. 17, 2010 - PRLog -- Dr. Michele Brown, OBGYN and founder of Beaute de Maman Skin Care for Pregnant Women has released the latest information regarding Swine Flu in the United States and the specific information needed by pregnant women to protect themselves as they have increased risk.

This is the latest information regarding the Swine Flu Pandemic.

•Flu activity appears to be decreasing in the United States.
•Pregnant women have an increased risk of severe disease.
•Pregnant women with mild or moderate symptoms can have a rapid deterioration with progression of disease.
•Pregnant women with other health related issues (ex. asthmatics) can have even further increased risk of flu related complications.
•The overall maternal mortality in the United States for 2009 may be increased due to the high maternal mortality of H1N1.
•Majority of hospitalized severely ill women infected with H1N1 were in the second or third trimester of pregnancy.
•Rapid antiviral treatment, generally within 48 hours of presentation of symptoms, is essential to reduce morbidity and mortality in pregnant women and all suspected cases for up to 2 weeks after delivery, according to the CDC.
•Delays in treatment of greater than 48 hours had a four fold greater risk of ICU admission or even death.
•Rapid tests for diagnoses of the disease have poor sensitivity and therefore should not be used to make clinical decisions on whether to start treatment.
•Vaccination is critical in pregnant women and benefits not only the mother but also the newborn with decreased respiratory infections for 6 months after delivery.
•Children shed virus longer than adults but whether this implies they are contagious longer is unknown.
(source NEJM Dec 2009)

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Beaute de Maman is an all natural and herbal skin care line developed by an obstetrician for her pregnant patients. Beaute de Maman is now sold around the world including China and the Middle East. The product line includes a stretch mark prevention cream, a pregnancy acne remedy, a facial scrub, a morning sickness supplement and a nipple gel to relieve sore and cracked nipples during breast feeding. Dr. Michele Brown is a board certified obstetrician with a thriving practice in Stamford CT.

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