Effectiveness of Vaccination During Pregnancy to Prevent Infant Pertussis

(Abstracted from Pediatrics 2017;139(5):e20164091) Pertussis is a virulent and life-threatening respiratory infection, particularly in infants, caused by the bacteria Bordetella pertussis. Tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, acellular pertussis (TDaP) vaccination during pregnancy is recommended to protect newborns against pertussis.
Source: Obstetrical and Gynecological Survey - Category: OBGYN Tags: Obstetrics: Preconception and Prenatal Care Source Type: research