Open AccessCommittee Opinion No. 558
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
obstetrics and gynecology (new york. 1953. online)/obstetrics and gynecology
Language(s) - Uncategorized
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.664
H-Index - 220
eISSN - 1873-233X
pISSN - 0029-7844
DOI - 10.1097/01.aog.0000428788.74725.90
Subject(s) - medicine , tetanus , toxoid , diphtheria , diphtheria toxin , vaccination , family medicine , whooping cough , immunology , biochemistry , chemistry , toxin
Given demonstrated vaccine efficacy, safety, and the large potential for prevention of many infectious diseases among adults, newborns, and pregnant women, obstetrician-gynecologists should embrace immunizations as an integral part of their women's health care practice. To provide direct examples, evidence-based recommendations for three commonly administered immunizations by practicing obstetrician-gynecologists are discussed: 1) human papillomavirus vaccine, 2) influenza vaccine, and 3) tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid and acellular pertussis vaccine.