Get the most recent information about COVID-19 from Tufts Health Plan or for more information visit the CDC website.
Pregnancy causes changes in the body that may raise the risk for some infections. Pregnant women are more likely to get seriously ill from respiratory infections, like the flu. So it's important to try to avoid infections. The same steps that can help prevent COVID-19 will also help prevent other viral infections, like colds and the flu. These steps are the same for all of us:
Talk to your doctor if you're concerned about your baby's risk of infection.
If you have COVID-19 or have symptoms, like a fever or a cough:
Call your doctor if you have any symptoms that could be caused by COVID-19, like a fever, a cough, or shortness of breath.