VACCINATION IN PREGNANCY - CHALLENGES AND NOVELTIES
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.46793/PP260327014IKeywords:
vaccination, pregnancy, newbornAbstract
Vaccines are the most effective way to prevent infectious diseases. Immunization is a key compo-nent of primary healthcare. Maternal immunization before and/or during the pregnancy proves to significantly reduce maternal and infant morbidity and mortality associated with the diseases caused by pathogens that are relevant to the perinatal period and early life, and for which there are currently no other effective alternative preventive measures. Women can be vaccinated before or during the pregnancy to protect themselves and pass immunity directly to their babies.The mother's immune system in pregnancy plays a key role in the development of child’s immunity. Therefore it is important to explore this area that presents a challenge for deci-sion-making regarding how, when, and why vaccinate women in a reproductive period.
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