Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3434273 | American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology | 2012 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Seasonal influenza imparts disproportionate morbidity and death to pregnant women. Immunization against influenza is the most effective intervention to mitigate the burden of influenza disease during pregnancy; nevertheless, immunization rates remain suboptimal in this patient population. Therefore, there is a clear need for strategies to optimize influenza vaccination among pregnant women. We reviewed potential patient and health care provider barriers to influenza immunization and propose effective strategies for overcoming them.
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Authors
Valerie I. Shavell, Michelle H. Moniz, Bernard Gonik, Richard H. Beigi,