In this section:
Considerations to evaluate Maternal Immunization
Tdap: tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine.
References :
- Healy CM. Pertussis vaccination in pregnancy. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2016;12(8):1972-1981.
- Gkentzi D, et al. Maternal vaccination against pertussis: a systematic review of the recent literature. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2017;102:F456-F463.
- ACOG Committee Opinion. Update on immunization and pregnancy: tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis vaccination. Number 718, September 2017. [accessed March 2018]; Available at: https://www.acog.org/Resources-And-Publications/Committee-Opinions/Committee-on-Obstetric-Practice/Update-on-Immunization-and-Pregnancy-Tetanus-Diphtheria-and-Pertussis-Vaccination
- CDC. Pregnancy and Whooping Cough. For Healthcare Professionals. Vaccinating Pregnant Patients. [accessed March 2018]; Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/pertussis/pregnant/hcp/pregnant-patients.html