Flu during pregnancy

There is a good chance that you have been hit by the flu virus if you have the following symptoms:

• fever
• muscle ache
• headache
• sore throat
• dry cough
• shivers
• fatigue

You should stay in bed and rest. Pregnant women run a greater risk of developing complications as a result of the flu, such as pneumonia, because pregnancy decreases resistance.

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• Make sure that you stay hydrated by aiming to drink at least 2 litres of water a day
• Take the time for a bit of extra rest
• With a persistently elevated fever approaching 40°C, contact your general practitioner.

Do you not only suffer from a sore throat, but also feel incredibly fatigued as you battle a fever? Then you probably have the flu. If you want to know whether it is the common cold or the flu, do the test!

Please follow this general advice:

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water and avoid touching your mouth, nose and eyes. Washing your hands before and after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose is important.
• Dry your hands with a dry and clean towel, warm air or a dry and clean piece of paper towel. Damp cloths are more likely to harbour pathogens.
• Keep your elbow or tissue on your mouth if you sneeze or cough. Do not sneeze or cough in the direction of someone else. Turn your head away from others.
• Use paper tissues when coughing, sneezing or blowing your nose and use them only once. Throw them in the bin afterwards. Used handkerchiefs or tissues in a pocket pass germs to the hands every time they are touched.
• Clean commonly used objects such as doorknobs regularly. Also think about cleaning toys that come into contact with sick children. Use an all-purpose cleaner and lukewarm water. Rinse with clean water and let them air dry.
• Wash bed linens regularly and if necessary, plush toys at 60°C.
• Ventilate living and sleeping areas. Always keep the air vents open a little or leave the window ajar.

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