title: Commentary on "Maternal immunization: clinical experiences, challenges, and opportunities in vaccine acceptance".
abstract: Immunization during pregnancy is an important and effective public health strategy. Obstetrician-gynecologists should start thinking of themselves as vaccinators and develop systems approaches to facilitate vaccination for women both during and outside of pregnancy. The importance of a strong provider recommendation is key.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology ; University of Wisconsin-Madison ; Madison , WI USA.
authors.forename: Sarah L
authors.initials: SL
authors.lastname: Bradley
authors.forename: Deborah B
authors.initials: DB
authors.lastname: Ehrenthal
mesh_terms: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007112:Immunity, Maternally-Acquired; D007114:Immunization / Q000379:methods* / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D007252:Influenza Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011247:Pregnancy; D011251:Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines; D007252:Influenza Vaccines
keywords: immunization; influenza; pertussis; pregnancy; vaccination; vaccine