Vaccines and Immunization

Vaccines for Pregnant Women & Neonates

Immunization during pregnancy has the potential to protect the mother and the infant against vaccine preventable diseases. New born infants are at high-risk for significant illness and death from certain infectious diseases because their immune system has not fully developed. One aim of vaccinating pregnant women is to increase the amount of maternal antibody (proteins that fight disease) transferred to infants, potentially protecting them from infectious disease.

Vaccination during pregnancy and in the neonatal period plays a crucial role in protecting both the mother and the newborn from infectious diseases. Vaccines administered during pregnancy provide maternal immunity that can be passed to the fetus, offering protection during the vulnerable neonatal period. Understanding the safety and effectiveness of vaccines for pregnant women and neonates is essential for promoting maternal and child health.