The use of vaccines in pregnancy.
Adult immunization rates in the United States lag behind pediatric immunization rates. Healthcare providers in all settings should discuss immunization with their patients. There are concerns regarding the use of vaccine in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. This article reviews selected vaccines and the use of vaccines in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding. Basic principles of vaccine administration are discussed as well as standards for immunization practice. Concerns regarding vaccine safety in any population are reviewed.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Milwaukee Clinical Campus, Madison, WI, USA. jackie.tillett@aurora.org
Jackie
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Tillett
D000328:Adult; D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D017589:Immunization Programs / Q000592:standards; D007231:Infant, Newborn; D008429:Maternal Welfare; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011295:Prenatal Care / Q000592:standards; D015980:Public Health Practice / Q000592:standards; D014121:Toxoids / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014481:United States; D014611:Vaccination / Q000592:standards*; D014765:Viral Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D014121:Toxoids; D014765:Viral Vaccines