Objective In response to widespread pertussis outbreaks and infant deaths, in 2010, the
California Department of Health (CDPH) and in 2011 the Advisory Committee on …

In October 2011, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) first
recommended the routine administration of a tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis …

Abstract Background In 2013, pertussis immunization (Tdap) for pregnant women was
implemented in Colombia to protect newborns in response to increased pertussis incidence …

An important strategy for addressing maternal and newborn risks of disease is through
vaccinating pregnant women. We conducted a mixed-methods study including a narrative …

Objective: Understanding whether interventions designed to improve antenatal vaccine
uptake also change women's knowledge about vaccination is critical for improving vaccine …

Background Vaccination is the most effective way to prevent infection and severe outcomes
caused by influenza viruses in pregnant women and their children. In Ecuador, the coverage …

Pertussis vaccination of parents and household contacts ('cocooning') to protect newborn
infants is an established strategy in many countries, although uptake may be low. Many …

Abstract Background New Zealand has funded the administration of tetanus, diphtheria and
acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine during pregnancy to prevent infant pertussis since 2013 …

Objective. To describe obstetricians' perspectives related to tetanus-diphtheria-acellular
pertussis (Tdap) vaccination of mothers and other adults in close contact with infants …

Pregnant women are routinely recommended to receive Tdap and influenza vaccines to
prevent disease and complications among mothers and newborns. Monitoring population …