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
Summary
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.
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