Question reference: S3W-23888
- Asked by: Shirley-Anne Somerville, MSP for Lothians, Scottish National Party
- Date lodged: 12 May 2009
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Current status: Answered by Shona Robison on 21 May 2009
Question
To ask the Scottish Executive what evidence it has of increased risk from influenza-related illness for pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers.
Answer
The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) make recommendations on those groups of people who are at risk from seasonal flu who should receive the free flu vaccination. At present there is limited evidence of any increased risk for pregnant women other than those in at-risk categories, and accordingly, no recommendation has been made by the JCVI. The committee does regularly review the at-risk groups to take account of the latest evidence.