Contact careCheck with your care teamInfection or vaccine

Flu, COVID-19 and respiratory illness

Pregnancy changes the response to respiratory illness; ask promptly about testing, treatment timing and vaccines recommended for you.

Direct guidance

What to know or do

Seek urgent help for difficulty breathing, chest pain, confusion, fainting, dehydration or reduced baby movement.

What changes the answer

  • The named infection or vaccine and the date and closeness of exposure
  • Symptoms, vaccination or immunity history, pregnancy week and test results
  • Work, household, travel or outbreak context and the time-sensitive options available

Check with your care team

When to get individual help

Contact your doctor or maternity service promptly and describe the timing, severity, associated symptoms and pregnancy week so they can choose the right assessment.