It's that time of year again- time for holiday celebrations - shopping, good food, family gatherings!!

It's also the peak of influenza season and a time to take extra precautions for you and your little ones (and future little ones).

When a woman is pregnant her body is working overtime to support that new life, and because of that, pregnant women are especially susceptible to infection and tend to get much sicker than women who are not pregnant. It is important to be careful, make sure that you wash your hands frequently, and use hand sanitizer in circumstances when you cannot wash your hands.

The flu shot is recommended for all pregnant ladies - for you and your baby! Getting the flu shot protects you against the flu. If you breast feed, it also passes along immunity for your baby for those first six months - something especially important for babies who are born during flu season (which lasts from October to May).

For moms, (and other family members of young children), the flu shot is a good idea for you too!! And,as far as your children, please check with your pediatrician about recommendations for flu vaccine.

Flu shots are offered at your local pharmacy or primary care provider’s office, and usually covered by insurance. Get yours today!

Wishing you a Happy (and Healthy!) Holiday!

Katherine Gillaspy, M.D.
Dr. Gillaspy welcomes women of all ages to her practice at Grace Maternity and Women’s Health. After graduating summa cum laude from the University of Arizona, Katie Gillaspy, M.D., completed medical school at Ohio State University School of Medicine, Columbus, Ohio. She fulfilled her residency in OB/GYN at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas.

Dr. Gillaspy is a member of the American Congress of Obstetrics and Gynecology and the Christian Medical and Dental Association. She is board eligible for the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.

Grace Maternity and Women’s Health is located at 5940 N. La Cholla. To arrange an appointment, please call 219-5779. Learn more at www.gracematernitytucson.com.

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