How do you treat pregnant women if they have the flu?

Pregnant women are at higher risk for severe complications and death from seasonal influenza.

Treatment with oseltamivir (Tamiflu®) or zanamivir (Relenza®) is recommended for pregnant women with suspected or confirmed influenza and can be taken during any trimester of pregnancy. The duration of antiviral treatment is 5 days.

Last Reviewed: 08/16/2010