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Presented by Dr Kerrie Wiley
Influenza and pertussis can have significant effects on mothers and infants. Influenza infection during pregnancy is associated with increased risk of hospitalisation, with pregnant women infected with 2009 H1N1 shown to be 5 times more likely to be hospitalised than the non-pregnant population. Pertussis is potentially fatal to young infants, with over 5,000 cases in children <5 years old reported in NSW between 2013 and 2017. The infant’s mother is the source in around 39% of infant cases, where the source can be identified. Immunisation against these diseases during pregnancy is recommended, however vaccine uptake in pregnancy has been shown to be sub-optimal. Research has also shown that healthcare provider recommendation is key to vaccine uptake, however the providers themselves often require information and tools to support them. We sought to develop an evidence-based decision tool for immunisation in pregnancy which is tailored to women’s individual information needs.
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