All pregnant women will be offered a seasonal flu jab for the first time under new plans from the Government.The plan has been introduced because the swine flu virus, which is thought to be more risky for mums-to-be, is likely to still

that although 43% of pregnant women and mums of children under 2 plan to get the seasonal flu jab this year, only 27% are planning to have the swine flu vaccine.Studies in the UK have not had long-term follow-up. "There is therefore no guarantee that the vaccine

to the vaccination programme list. But if you're feeling unsure, check out our swine flu jab lowdown to give you all the facts. In the meantime, if your surgery does not yet know you are pregnant, make sure you get in touch with them and have a confirmation test

is the first that the government is offering the winter flu jab to all pregnant women. If you would like to be vaccinated, see your GP.The jab is not given if a patient arrives for her injection but is unwell with a raised temperature. If this occurs

After confusion over the safety and necessity of giving pregnant women a winter flu jab, doctors are advising all mums-to-be to have the vaccination.Mums-to-be are four time more likely to be admitted to hospital with flu but the flu jab can protect

Swine flu is back for the winter, leading to health scientists advising all pregnant women to have the flu jab.Ten people have already died from swine flu and because the virus is more dangerous if you’re pregnant, a call has gone out to all mums

-to-be need to be extra careful of catching bugs.Doctors are urging all pregnant women to have a swine flu vaccine, which prevents against other types of flu too. Mums-to-be are classed as “at risk” so you should have no problems getting the jab at your local

Following the decision in October to include all pregnant women in the first priority list for the swine flu vaccine, it has now been decided that all small children should be included in the second wave of vaccinations. Initially it was believed

statement saying that all mums-to-be should have the flu jab. Gemma is hoping that the same will happen for all young children.Read more...Worried about being pregnant and having the swine flu jab? We answer your questionsAre you aware of the dangers

, including your immune system, is under particular strain due to your pregnancy. However, most pregnant women will only develop mild symptoms of swine flu and will recover within a week. If you're not sure whether to have the jab, we answer your most common