Routine vaccinations during pregnancy: an update

Routine vaccinations during pregnancy: an update

An update on routine vaccinations during pregnancy is presented. Antenatal vaccination is usually delivered in primary care, yet a recent survey highlighted that many UK GPs are not confident discussing vaccination with pregnant women, and would value concise guidelines. Antenatal vaccination boosts...

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Veröffentlicht in:British journal of general practice 2020-03, Vol.70 (692), p.142-143
Hauptverfasser: Wilcox, Christopher R, Rowe, Rebecca, Mobley, Deborah C, Willcox, Merlin, Jones, Christine E
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
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Clinical Intelligence
Family physicians
Female
Humans
Immunization
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Pregnancy
Prenatal Care
Primary care
United Kingdom
Vaccination
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Zusammenfassung:An update on routine vaccinations during pregnancy is presented. Antenatal vaccination is usually delivered in primary care, yet a recent survey highlighted that many UK GPs are not confident discussing vaccination with pregnant women, and would value concise guidelines. Antenatal vaccination boosts maternal antibody levels and therefore the amount of antibody transferred to the fetus.
ISSN:0960-1643
1478-5242
DOI:10.3399/bjgp20X708089