This study, conducted in the United States, demonstrates an association between immunization with the inactivated influenza vaccine during pregnancy and reduced likelihood of prematurity during local, regional, and widespread influenza activity periods. Moreover, during the period of widespread influenza activity there was an association between maternal receipt of influenza vaccine and reduced likelihood of small for gestational age (SGA) birth.
Full Citation:
Omer, S.B., Goodman, D., Steinhoff, M.C., et al. 2011. Maternal influenza immunization and reduced likelihood of prematurity and small for gestational age births: a retrospective cohort study. PLOS Medicine. 8:e1000441.
Title of Article: Maternal influenza immunization and reduced likelihood of prematurity and small for gestational age births: a retrospective cohort study
Author(s): Omer, S.B., Goodman, D., Steinhoff, M.C., et al
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Name: PLOS Medicine
Publication Volume: 8:e1000441
Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21655318/
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1371/journal.pmed.1000441