Question

A 36-year-old pregnant woman at 32 weeks' gestation with well-controlled gestational diabetes asks about influenza vaccination. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, what is the recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Influenza vaccine is recommended at any stage of pregnancy and funded under the National Immunisation Program

Answer

Influenza vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy

Answer

Influenza vaccine is recommended in the second trimester only

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Only postpartum vaccination is recommended

Answer

Only live attenuated intranasal vaccine should be used

Practice question

A 36-year-old pregnant woman at 32 weeks' gestation with well-controlled gestational diabetes asks about influenza vaccination. According to the Australian Immunisation Handbook, what is the recommendation?