Book contents
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section 1 Basic Sciences in Obstetrics
- Section 2 Early Pregnancy Problems
- Section 3 Fetal Medicine
- Section 4 Maternal Medicine
- Section 5 Intrapartum Care
- Section 6 Neonatal Problems
- Section 7 Placenta
- Section 8 Public Health Issues in Obstetrics
- Chapter 65 Social and Cultural Aspects Affecting Pregnancy Outcomes in Migrant Populations
- Chapter 66 Immunization in Pregnancy
- Chapter 67 Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care
- Chapter 68 Clinical Governance in Obstetric Practice
- Chapter 69 Ethical Issues and Conflict in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics
- Chapter 70 Legal Considerations in Obstetric Practice
- Chapter 71 Research and Audit in Obstetric Practice
- Section 9 Co-Morbidities during Pregnancy
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Chapter 66 - Immunization in Pregnancy
from Section 8 - Public Health Issues in Obstetrics
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 20 November 2021
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & Gynaecology
- Copyright page
- Dedication
- Contents
- Contributors
- Preface
- Section 1 Basic Sciences in Obstetrics
- Section 2 Early Pregnancy Problems
- Section 3 Fetal Medicine
- Section 4 Maternal Medicine
- Section 5 Intrapartum Care
- Section 6 Neonatal Problems
- Section 7 Placenta
- Section 8 Public Health Issues in Obstetrics
- Chapter 65 Social and Cultural Aspects Affecting Pregnancy Outcomes in Migrant Populations
- Chapter 66 Immunization in Pregnancy
- Chapter 67 Saving Lives, Improving Mothers’ Care
- Chapter 68 Clinical Governance in Obstetric Practice
- Chapter 69 Ethical Issues and Conflict in Maternal-Fetal Medicine and Obstetrics
- Chapter 70 Legal Considerations in Obstetric Practice
- Chapter 71 Research and Audit in Obstetric Practice
- Section 9 Co-Morbidities during Pregnancy
- Index
- Plate Section (PDF Only)
- References
Summary
Immunization is one of the most effective preventive health measures; it reduces the incidence and severity of vaccine-preventable infectious diseases, saving millions of people from illness, disability and death every year. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), safe and effective vaccines protecting against 26 different diseases are currently available, while another 24 vaccines are under development (Figure 66.1) [1, 2].
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- The EBCOG Postgraduate Textbook of Obstetrics & GynaecologyObstetrics & Maternal-Fetal Medicine, pp. 532 - 540Publisher: Cambridge University PressPrint publication year: 2021
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