Maternal Health
Efficacy of a Web-Based Intervention to Increase Uptake of Maternal Vaccines: An RCT
Tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) and influenza vaccines are recommended for pregnant women in each pregnancy, yet uptake is suboptimal. This study tested the efficacy of an online vaccine resource in increasing uptake of Tdap and influenza vaccines among pregnant women.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.
