Abstract

Influenza immunisation in pregnancy is efficacious and safe, but questions remain

Highlights

  • 12 Reyfman PA, Washko GR, Dransfield MT, Spira A, Han MK, Kalhan R

  • In the trial done in Nepal, maternal immunisation reduced the frequency of low birthweight infants by 15%

  • Trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) administered at any time during pregnancy is effective in protecting pregnant women against PCR-confirmed influenza with a vaccine efficacy of 42% during pregnancy and 60% (36–75) in the postpartum period

Read more

Summary

Introduction

12 Reyfman PA, Washko GR, Dransfield MT, Spira A, Han MK, Kalhan R. Trivalent seasonal inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) has shown efficacy against influenza infections in both pregnant women and infants,[3,4] the optimal timing of vaccination and effect on infant outcomes and safety remain controversial.

Results
Conclusion
Full Text
Published version (Free)

Talk to us

Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have

Schedule a call