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Translated title of the contribution: Influenza vaccination from this autumn for all pregnant women: less influenza infections among neonates and pregnant women

J. J.Hans Duvekot, Lisette Y. van de Laar, Imke Schreuder

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Abstract

Both pregnant women and their newborns have a higher risk to be admitted to hospital because of complications of an influenza infection. Especially newborns under six months of age are at an increased risk to be admitted with complications of an influenza infection. In pregnant women, hospital admittance in case of influenza infection is two to threefold increased as compared to non-pregnant women. Vaccination against influenza infection is a safe and effective method to decrease the morbidity of influenza infections in pregnant women and their newborns. Starting in 2023, all pregnant women in the Netherlands will be offered influenza vaccination. It is important to take care of good acceptation of influenza vaccination amongst pregnant women. Good education of healthcare providers and good counseling of pregnant women is necessary to optimize the uptake of influenza vaccination.

Translated title of the contributionInfluenza vaccination from this autumn for all pregnant women: less influenza infections among neonates and pregnant women
Original languageDutch
Article numberD7850
JournalNederlands Tijdschrift voor Geneeskunde
Volume167
Publication statusPublished - 28 Sept 2023

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