Immunization
Influenza Vaccination During Pregnancy: Influenza Seasons 2002–2012, Vaccine Safety Datalink
Pregnant women are at risk for influenza-related complications and have been recommended for vaccination by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) since 1990. Annual rates of influenza coverage of pregnant women have been consistently low. The Vaccine Safety Datalink was used to assess influenza vaccine coverage over 10 consecutive years (2002–2012); assess patterns related to changes in ACIP recommendations; identify predictors of vaccination; and compare the results with those published by national U.S.Vaccinations Given During Pregnancy, 2002–2009: A Descriptive Study
A number of studies have described influenza vaccination coverage during pregnancy but few publications have described rates of other vaccinations.H1N1 and Seasonal Influenza Vaccine Safety in the Vaccine Safety Datalink Project
The emergence of pandemic H1N1 influenza virus in early 2009 prompted the rapid licensure and use of H1N1 monovalent inactivated (MIV) and live, attenuated (LAMV) vaccines separate from seasonal trivalent inactivated (TIV) and live, attenuated (LAIV) influenza vaccines. A robust influenza immunization program in the U.S. requires ongoing monitoring of potential adverse events associated with vaccination.
