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Recommending & offering vaccination in antenatal clinics: an initiative to improve uptake

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posted on 2023-11-20, 16:11 authored by Maeve EoganMaeve Eogan, M Lawless, J Gleeson, C Ritter, Brian ClearyBrian Cleary, Richard DrewRichard Drew

Immunisation is an effective intervention in modern medicine with both influenza and pertussis vaccination being recommended in pregnancy and generally offered and provided in primary care. Uptake, however, remains suboptimal in Ireland (43-55% for influenza vaccination1,2) and internationally, and initiatives to improve uptake will have maternal, neonatal & societal benefits. In time, it is likely that other vaccinations may also be offered more frequently in pregnancy (e.g. Covid-19 and Group B Streptococcus) so an understanding of factors which influence uptake is timely.

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Published Citation

Eogan M. et al. Recommending & offering vaccination in antenatal clinics: an initiative to improve uptake. Ir Med J.2021;114(3):313

Publication Date

March 2021

Department/Unit

  • Obstetrics and Gynaecology
  • School of Pharmacy and Biomolecular Sciences

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Irish Medical Association

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  • Published Version (Version of Record)