Sri Lanka, Oct. 12 -- Gynaecologist Professor Sanath Lanerolle said yesterday (11) that pregnant mothers face a higher risk of contracting the influenza virus currently spreading rapidly.
Emphasising that reported cases of influenza spike annually during this period, Professor Lanerolle warned that pregnant mothers who contract the virus face reduced immunity, which can lead to influenza pneumonia and become life-threatening if proper medical treatment is not sought.
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He stated that pregnant mothers, young children, individuals over 60 years of age, and those with chronic diseases are high-risk categories for influenza. If infected, members of these vuln...