Funding
OTIS services are generally individually funded at the state or provincial level.
As a non-profit private corporation, OTIS receives funding from a number of different sources including:
- Membership Dues: All health care providers and members of the general public who have an interest in the field of Teratology are invited to join OTIS.
- Donations: OTIS receives donations from both private individuals and from companies and businesses. If you are interested in making a donation, click here.
- Grants: OTIS applies for and has received grants from government sources such as the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
- Pregnancy Studies and Registries: OTIS conducts pregnancy registries for pharmaceutical companies and other research organizations.
Influenza Vaccine
The flu shot given by injection is recommended in any trimester for women who will be pregnant during the flu season. See our FACTSHEET
Stress
It is unlikely that stress alone is able to cause physical birth defects. See our FACTSHEET.
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