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Antenatal pertussis vaccination: Are we implementing best evidence into practice?
Author(s) -
Krishnaswamy Sushena,
Wallace Euan,
Buttery Jim,
Giles Michelle
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
australian and new zealand journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.734
H-Index - 65
eISSN - 1479-828X
pISSN - 0004-8666
DOI - 10.1111/ajo.12554
Subject(s) - vaccination , medicine , maternity care , pregnancy , family medicine , pediatrics , immunology , genetics , biology
Maternal immunisation is the most effective strategy to reduce infant morbidity and mortality from pertussis infection, and is now standard of care in many countries, including Australia. However, uptake cannot be guaranteed unless the barriers to implementing programs locally are understood. Education and resources for antenatal care providers, embedding vaccination within antenatal care, and provision of culturally appropriate information for pregnant women are integral to a successful antenatal vaccination program.