Doctor shares precautions to shield pregnant women from seasonal infections

Pregnancy changes the immune system, making women more vulnerable to severe illness from infections such as influenza, COVID-19, dengue, malaria and food- or water-borne diseases, says Pune gynaecologist Dr Mansi Sharma. High fever, dehydration and breathing trouble can affect both mother and baby. She advises six everyday precautions, timely vaccination and prompt attention to warning symptoms.