Vital Signs: Burden and Prevention of Influenza and Pertussis Among Pregnant Women and Infants — United States

• DOI: 10.15585/mmwr.mm6840e1
• Publication Date: 2019-10-08T17:10:17Z
• Authors: Megan C. Lindley; Katherine E. Kahn; Barbara H. Barden...; Denise V. D’Angelo; Fatimah S. Dawood; Rebecca V. Fink; Fiona Havers; Tami H. Skoff
• Keywords: Toxoid; Whooping cough

Vaccinating pregnant women with influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria acellular pertussis (Tdap) can reduce risk for themselves their infants.Surveillance data were analyzed to ascertain influenza-associated hospitalization among infant death associated pertussis. An Internet panel survey was conducted during March 27-April 8, 2019, aged 18-49 years who reported being any time since August 1, 2018. Influenza vaccination before or pregnancy assessed respondents known status October 2018-January 2019 (2,097). Tdap receipt a live birth by date (817).From 2010-11 2017-18, accounted 24%-34% of hospitalizations per season females 15-44 years. From 2010 2017, total 3,928 pertussis-related infants <2 months (annual range = 262-743). Maternal coverage rates as April 53.7% 54.9%, respectively. Among whose health care providers offered provided referrals, 65.7% received 70.5% Tdap. The most commonly reasons nonvaccination believing the is not effective (influenza; 17.6%) knowing that needed each (Tdap; 37.9%), followed safety concerns (influenza =15.9%; 17.1%).Many do receive vaccines recommended protect infants, even when offered. CDC provider organizations' resources are available help convey strong, specific recommendations responsive women's concerns.