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Flu vaccines during pregnancy protect babies for 6 months after birth

14 January 2022

Evidence shows that getting a flu jab during pregnancy provides substantial protection to young babies, but uptake in many countries is still concerningly low
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Infections during pregnancy affect a child's brain function

9 April 2018

Contracting infections like flu during pregnancy seems to lead to changes in a child’s brain that affects their cognitive abilities

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