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SUBMITTER: Moniz MH
PROVIDER: S-EPMC4977442 | biostudies-other | 2014
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Moniz Michelle H MH Beigi Richard H RH
Human vaccines & immunotherapeutics 20141030 9
Maternal immunization holds tremendous promise to improve maternal and neonatal health for a number of infectious conditions. The unique susceptibilities of pregnant women to infectious conditions, as well as the ability of maternally-derived antibody to offer vital neonatal protection (via placental transfer), together have produced the recent increased attention on maternal immunization. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) currently recommends 2 immunizations for all pregna ...[more]