Introduction Despite a recommendation by PAHO for Tdap vaccination in pregnant women
since 2019, uptake remains suboptimal across Latin America. This study evaluated the …

Infants infected with Bordatella pertussis experience high morbidity and significant mortality.
Vaccinating pregnant mothers with the tetanus-diphtheria-acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine …

Abstract Objectives The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) and the
American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommend that pregnant …

Objective Pertussis morbidity and mortality disproportionately affect infants younger than 1
year, who constitute 70% of deaths from pertussis. In 2017, 43% of infants younger than 6 …

Background: Infants are vulnerable to diphtheria and pertussis in their early months. In this
initial period, maternally derived antibodies provide significant protection to newborns …

Abstract Introduction Antepartum Tdap remains low despite national recommendations. This
prospective observational study aims to identify factors associated with lower antepartum …

Objective Tdap vaccine uptake among US pregnant women is low despite current
recommendations. This study evaluated if a Tdap vaccine information statement (VIS) …

Background Infants younger than 6 months are at increased risk of complications and
mortality from pertussis infection. In October 2012, the Advisory Committee on Immunization …

Introduction For pregnant women, vaccination with inactivated influenza vaccine (IIV) and
tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) is recommended. In Peru, uptake is …

Objective: Explore influenza and Tdap immunization knowledge, attitudes, and practices
among Hispanics patients attending prenatal care in a tertiary hospital in Puerto Rico as well …