News regarding swine flu has died down in the past couple of weeks. However, there seems to be indication that pregnant women are more susceptible to the virus. Two new moms in Alameda county and Marin county passed away after delivering their baby. Here is the news from Mercury News.
Here is an excerpt from the article:
News of the deaths comes as the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends that pregnant women be among the first to receive a vaccine, when it’s available. The CDC also urges that anti-viral drugs like Tamiflu or Relenza be quickly administered to pregnant women with suspected influenza.