Attitudes toward year‐round influenza vaccination in pregnant women

Influenza virus circulates year‐round, yet uptake of maternal influenza vaccination decreases outside of influenza season. This prospective study of 62 pregnant women provides insight into the possible underlying reasons for this. Despite knowledge of benefits for maternal and infant outcomes, we ob...

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Published in:Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology 2022-04, Vol.62 (2), p.323-327
Main Authors: Whyler, Naomi Catharine Alys, Kong, Khai Lin, Krishnaswamy, Sushena, Giles, Michelle
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
attitude
Female
Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Humans
influenza
Influenza Vaccines - adverse effects
Influenza, Human - prevention & control
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications, Infectious - prevention & control
Pregnant Women
Prospective Studies
timing
Vaccination
vaccine
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Summary:Influenza virus circulates year‐round, yet uptake of maternal influenza vaccination decreases outside of influenza season. This prospective study of 62 pregnant women provides insight into the possible underlying reasons for this. Despite knowledge of benefits for maternal and infant outcomes, we observed a lack of understanding of rates of influenza infection outside influenza season, concerns about safety in relation to receiving multiple vaccinations during the same pregnancy, and lack of healthcare provider recommendation to be vaccinated outside influenza season. These findings can help tailor public health education targeting pregnant women and their healthcare providers to improve influenza vaccine uptake.
ISSN:0004-8666
1479-828X
DOI:10.1111/ajo.13485