University of Washington School of Medicine: Flu in Pregnancy Forces the Placenta Into Costly Defense
October 09, 2026
October 09, 2026
SEATTLE, Washington, Oct. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Washington School of Medicine posted the following news release:
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October 9, 2026
Flu in pregnancy forces the placenta into costly defense
The placenta pays a price for fighting influenza, researchers say, a finding that adds urgency to vaccination.
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A mother's influenza infection drives her placenta into full antiviral defense. That defense appears t . . .
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October 9, 2026
Flu in pregnancy forces the placenta into costly defense
The placenta pays a price for fighting influenza, researchers say, a finding that adds urgency to vaccination.
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A mother's influenza infection drives her placenta into full antiviral defense. That defense appears t . . .