Last Updated:
February 28, 2024
Influenza_Pregnancy
The World Health Organization recommends influenza vaccination of pregnant people at any stage of pregnancy, and that they are given the highest priority. This factsheet provides information for influenza disease and pregnancy, influenza vaccination in pregnant people, and safety and efficacy of influenza vaccination.
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Overview
Influenza vaccination, during any stage of pregnancy, has been found to be highly effective in preventing influenza and its complications for mother and child. Vaccination during pregnancy provides passive protection for the baby, passed in utero through the placenta. Maternal influenza vaccination protects three (the mother, the unborn baby and the infant), with one vaccination.
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