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