Open AccessPandemic Influenza and Pregnant Women: Summary of a Meeting of Experts
Author(s) -
Sonja A. Rasmussen,
Denise J. Jamieson,
Kitty MacFarlane,
Janet D. Cragan,
Jennifer L. Williams,
Zsakeba Henderson
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
american journal of public health
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.284
H-Index - 264
eISSN - 1541-0048
pISSN - 0090-0036
DOI - 10.2105/ajph.2008.152900
Subject(s) - pandemic , medicine , public health , psychological intervention , influenza pandemic , family medicine , call to action , environmental health , disease control , h1n1 pandemic , covid-19 , disease , nursing , infectious disease (medical specialty) , pathology , marketing , business
Pandemic Influenza: Special Considerations for Pregnant Women was a meeting convened by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in 2008 to obtain input from experts and key partners regarding clinical management of pregnant women and related public health actions to be taken during a pandemic. Meeting goals were to discuss issues specific to pregnant women, identify gaps in knowledge, and develop a public health approach for pregnant women in the event of a pandemic. The meeting focused on 4 main topics: prophylaxis and treatment with influenza antiviral and other medications, vaccine use, nonpharmaceutical interventions and health care planning, and communications. Participants reviewed the available evidence to guide action in each of these areas and identified areas of critical needs for future research.