Pregnant women are at particularly high risk of serious illness and death from a variety of bacterial and viral diseases, such as influenza, pneumococcal pneumonia, and Group B strep, for which vaccines exist or are in development. Vaccine-preventable diseases in pregnancy are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes such as spontaneous abortion, congenital anomalies, preterm birth, and low birth weight.
Full Citation:
Swamy GK, Beigi RH. 2015. Maternal benefits of immunization during pregnancy. Vaccine. 33(47).
Title of Article: Maternal benefits of immunization during pregnancy
Author(s): Swamy GK, Beigi RH
Publication Year: 2015
Publication Name: Vaccine
Publication Volume: 33(47)
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26384445/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.vaccine.2015.08.035
Topics: Health
Disease Vaccines: Influenza | Pertussis | Pneumococcal disease/PCV/PPSV
Immunization Terms: Maternal immunization
Countries: United States
WHO Regions: Americas