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

Published on October 10, 2019

Vaccinating pregnant women with influenza vaccine and tetanus toxoid, reduced diphtheria toxoid, and acellular pertussis vaccine (Tdap) can reduce influenza and pertussis risk for themselves and their infants.

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