Abstract Background The Region of the Americas has a long history of implementing
maternal and neonatal immunization (MNI) programs. Our study aimed to understand the …

Maternal and neonatal immunization (MNI) is a core component of the new immunization
model in the Americas, which transitioned from immunization of children to that of the entire …

Background Antenatal care providers have a key role in providing appropriate information
and immunization recommendations to improve pregnant women's vaccine uptake. The …

Background Maternal immunization rates and vaccine uptake in Latin America vary from
country to country. This variability stems from factors related to pregnant women, vaccine …

Abstract Introduction The Americas committed to strengthening maternal and neonatal
immunization (MNI) through the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) Regional …

New strategies will be critical to reduce infant mortality and severe morbidity—there are still
5.2 million newborn deaths and stillbirths each year. The decline in newborn mortality has …

Abstract Introduction The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that countries
prioritize pregnant women for influenza vaccination, yet few low-or middle-income countries …

Maternal vaccination is considered a key component of the antenatal care package for
improving maternal and child health. Low-and middle-income countries (LMICs) fall short of …

Background Maternal immunization has the potential to reduce both maternal and infant
morbidity and mortality by protecting women from complications during pregnancy as well as …

Abstract Background From 2006 to 2011 nearly 174,000 deaths were prevented in Latin
America and the Caribbean through vaccination of children under five, which is widely …