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Knowledge Hub

Vaccinating pregnant women protects their infants from infections like influenza and pertussis

The period following delivery but before an infant acquires immunity to diseases by natural exposure or immunization — is when infant mortality from infections is highest. Vaccinating pregnant women has shown to be effective in protecting young infants against influenza and pertussis.

Full Citation:
Edwards KM. 2019. Maternal immunisation in pregnancy to protect newborn infants. Archives of Disease in Childhood. 104(4).

Title of Article: Maternal immunisation in pregnancy to protect newborn infants

Author(s): Edwards KM

Publication Year: 2019

Publication Name: Archives of Disease in Childhood

Publication Volume: 104(4)

Publication Source URL: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29909381/

DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313530

Topics: Health

Disease Vaccines: Influenza | Pertussis

Countries: Global