title: Administration of vaccinations in pregnancy and postpartum.
abstract: Immunization through vaccines is one of the most effective means of preventing disease, disability, and death from infectious disease. Nurses can play an important role in helping to prevent infectious disease during pregnancy and postpartum by better understanding which vaccinations can be used in pregnancy and during breastfeeding. This article discusses 21 adult vaccinations and the diseases they prevent and provides nursing considerations to ensure safety and efficacy through appropriate vaccination scheduling, administration, storage/handling, and patient education.
authors.affiliation: Aurora UW Midwifery and Wellness Center, Aurora Sinai Medical Center, Milwaukee, USA. kelly.bruhn@aurora.org
authors.forename: Kelly
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Bruhn
authors.forename: Jackie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Tillett
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001942:Breast Feeding; D000075202:Contraindications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007115:Immunization Schedule; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011181:Postnatal Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011295:Prenatal Care; D014611:Vaccination / Q000451:nursing; D014612:Vaccines / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology
chemical_list: D014612:Vaccines