2021. "Immunization in Pregnancy17 ", Red Book: 2021–2024 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases, Committee on Infectious Diseases, American Academy of Pediatrics, David W. Kimberlin, MD, FAAP, Elizabeth D. Barnett, MD, FAAP, Ruth Lynfield, MD, FAAP, Mark H. Sawyer, MD, FAAP
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Immunization is an essential component of care in pregnancy. Several vaccine-preventable diseases, such as influenza, are associated with increased morbidity and mortality during pregnancy, and others, like pertussis, can affect newborn infants who are too young to begin active vaccination until months after delivery. The benefits of vaccinating the expectant mother and providing protection for the infant through maternally acquired antibodies have led to recommendations for select vaccinations during pregnancy.18 Vaccines routinely recommended during pregnancy are safe for the mother and the fetus and infant. Obstetric care providers play a critical role in reviewing the expectant mother’s vaccination history...