Obstetricians’ offices have their routines down pat so that they can deal with surprises.

Until a few months ago, these offices had no notice that they would need to serve as vaccination centers for their patients.

Therefore, they are not ready.  Asking them to get organized to add a one-time service in a matter of weeks?

Not likely.

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MSNBC/AP

“It’s hard for pregnant women to escape the message: You’re at extra risk from swine flu — it could trigger premature labor, hospitalize you for weeks, even kill you — so be among the first in line for vaccine next month. But only about one in seven pregnant women gets a flu shot each winter.

“While federal health officials are working hard to raise that number this year, repeated swine flu warnings won’t automatically overcome a key obstacle: Many obstetricians don’t vaccinate. And not only are many women reluctant to go hunting for flu shots elsewhere, historically some pharmacists and other providers have been wary of vaccinating them. (Emphasis added)

“Maybe this year we can change that culture,” says Dr. Anne Schuchat of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. “It’s not supposed to happen that you, when you are pregnant, are fighting for your life on a respirator.”

Source: Associated Press, September 28, 2009

Source: MSNBC, September 28, 2009