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Is It Safe to be Vaccinated Against the Flu During Pregnancy?

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Is It Safe to be Vaccinated Against the Flu During Pregnancy?

October 14, 2025

You’re at higher risk of flu during pregnancy than when you’re not pregnant. That’s because pregnancy naturally suppresses your immune system, which is your body’s defense against illness. 


While flu in pregnancy is serious, it is also a treatable illness. When diagnosed early, pregnancy-safe treatments can help reduce symptoms and shorten the length of the illness. Doctors recommend an annual flu shot for prevention. Flu shots given during pregnancy help protect both the pregnant mother and the baby from flu. 


The flu shot usually becomes available in September and is offered throughout flu season. Protection begins about 2 weeks after you get the flu shot and lasts at least six to eight months. It is necessary to receive the seasonal flu shot each year to be protected during flu season.


If you have any questions or may be experiencing flu like symptoms, it is always best to contact your provider.


Need a provider? https://www.iberiamedicalcenter.com/find-a-provider

 


Dr. Damian Delhomme, OB/GYN

IMC Food Pantry in Jeanerette

Iberia Medical Center Community Food Pantry: Jeanerette. It was a beautiful day to formally dedicate and bless the new IMC food pantry at the Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic. Elected officials, Greater Iberia Chamber of Commerce representatives, hospital leadership, clinic staff and patients gathered this morning for the event.


Dionne Viator, IMC CEO, shared some sobering facts about hunger during opening remarks: 


  • 44 million people in the United States are food insecure including 13 million children.  

  • People experience food insecurity in every community regardless of size or location.

  • Hunger can have serious health consequences.


Deacon Roland Jeanlouis, IMC Board of Commissioners President, offered the formal blessing and inspirational words to live by. 


 The IMC Community Food Pantry was over a year in the making, and was made a priority by hospital administration because of the initiative's alignment with the hospital's mission.

 

 Funds for the pantry were provided in part, by the IMC Foundation. The Berry Family provided funding, fabrication and installation of the pantry.  


The pantry is located in front of the Jeanerette Rural Health Clinic, 217 Bourg Street, and provides non-perishable food items and personal care items to persons in need.  

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