This sheet is about exposure to respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is respiratory syncytial virus (RSV)? Respiratory syncytial virus (called RSV) can cause an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. Having the infection is also commonly called RSV. RSV is a common infection. It often causes …
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Seasonal Influenza (the Flu)
This sheet is about exposure to seasonal influenza in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is influenza? Influenza is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. It is often called the flu. The symptoms of influenza are fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, coughing, congestion, runny nose, and sore throat. Influenza sometimes …
Varicella Infection (Chickenpox)
This sheet is about having varicella infection (chickenpox) in a pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is varicella (chickenpox)? Varicella, commonly called chickenpox, is a viral infection that usually happens in childhood, but can happen anytime in life. Varicella is caused by the varicella-zoster virus (VZV). When a person gets VZV for the …
Benralizumab (Fasenra®)
This sheet is about exposure to benralizumab in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is benralizumab? Benralizumab is a monoclonal antibody (man-made proteins that work like natural antibodies in the body to boost the immune system). It belongs to a group of medications known as biologics and is given by an injection under the skin …
Hepatitis A
This sheet is about having hepatitis A in pregnancy or while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that spreads very easily among people. The virus infects the liver. After coming in contact with the hepatitis A virus, it generally takes 15 to 50 days to develop the illness. Symptoms of infection can include fatigue, …
