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Immunization against tetanus, pertussis, and influenza can profoundly improve the health of pregnant mothers and their children

Immunization against tetanus, pertussis and influenza during pregnancy has been shown to have a profound effect on the health of the mother and fetus, and increases survival of infants in their first months of life. Maternal immunizations with tetanus toxoid-containing vaccines has been one of the main contributors to the 94% reduction in global deaths due to tetanus since 1988. Between the 1970s to the early 2000s, maternal immunization against pertussis brought disease incidence down to 5,000 cases per year from the earlier 100,000-250,000 cases per year in the United States. Vaccination of mothers for influenza has brought down confirmed cases of the disease by 63%.

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

Immunization Terms: Maternal immunization

Countries: Global