Background The most important factor influencing maternal vaccination uptake is healthcare
professional (HCP) recommendation. However, where data are available, one-third of …

Objectives: Vaccine refusal is increasing in Australia and is a major concern in high-and
middle-income countries. There is evidence to suggest that some parents, even those who …

Objective To understand the predominant topics of discussion, stance and associated
language used on social media platforms relating to maternal vaccines in 15 countries over …

Abstract Objective In 2017, the Italian Ministry of Health issued the new 2017-19 National
Plan of Vaccine Prevention and pregnant women were targeted to be vaccinated against …

Background Maternal pertussis vaccination has been introduced in several countries to
prevent pertussis morbidity and mortality in infants too young to be vaccinated. Our review …

Background Immunisation is an important public health policy and measuring coverage is
imperative to identify gaps and monitor trends. New Zealand (NZ), like many countries, does …

Background Pertussis and seasonal influenza are responsible for significant maternal,
neonatal, and infant morbidity and mortality, but vaccine coverage rates (VCR) for both …

Objectives To assess variations by time of year and hospital in the uptake of influenza and
pertussis vaccinations by pregnant women in Victoria; to identify factors associated with …

Vaccination in pregnancy is the best strategy to reduce complications from influenza or
pertussis infection in infants who are too young to be protected directly from vaccination …

Background Immunisation is universally accepted as one of the most significant health
initiatives in recent times. However, vaccine hesitancy is increasing in Australia and other …