Risk of adverse maternal and foetal outcomes associated with inactivated influenza vaccination in first trimester of pregnancy
In many countries, influenza vaccination is routinely recommended during any stage of pregnancy, yet uptake remains low, particularly in the first trimester. This is thought to be due to maternal concerns regarding vaccine safety. We evaluated the safety of influenza vaccination in the first trimester of pregnancy.
External Collaborator: Gavin Pereira
Keywords:
Birth outcomes; first trimester; influenza; pregnancy; vaccination; vaccine safety
Abstract:
In many countries, influenza vaccination is routinely recommended during any stage of pregnancy, yet uptake remains low, particularly in the first trimester. This is thought to be due to maternal concerns regarding vaccine safety. We evaluated the safety of influenza vaccination in the first trimester of pregnancy