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Increases in immunization can save lives, particularly in low- and middle-income countries

Increased uptake of immunization for vaccine-preventable diseases, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, could save the lives of thousands of mothers and children each year. The disease burden of tetanus, influenza, and pertussis has been minimized in many countries through maternal immunization, but wider applications of this strategy are now needed.

Full Citation:
Steedman, M.R., Kampmann, B., Schillings, E., et al. 2016. Strategies to boost maternal immunization to achieve further gains in improved maternal and newborn health. Health Affairs. 35(2).

Title of Article: Strategies to boost maternal immunization to achieve further gains in improved maternal and newborn health

Author(s): Steedman, M.R., Kampmann, B., Schillings, E., et al

Publication Year: 2016

Publication Name: Health Affairs

Publication Volume: 35(2)

Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/?term=26858385

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1377/hlthaff.2015.1090

Topics: Health

Disease Vaccines: Influenza | Pertussis | Tetanus

Countries: Global