Communicable diseases intelligence (2018)
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Commun Dis Intell (2018) · Nov 2019
Gaps in maternal influenza vaccine uptake in Northern Territory: A need for a year-round influenza vaccination campaign.
Maternal influenza vaccination was introduced in 2010 due to the high morbidity and mortality associated with influenza in pregnancy. The aim of this study was to assess the maternal influenza vaccination uptake in Northern Territory public hospitals and identify gaps to improve uptake. ⋯ A year-round maternal influenza vaccination campaign is crucial to avoid missed opportunities and increase vaccination protection for mother and baby. Antenatal influenza vaccination campaign with health care workers education and increasing patient awareness should continue throughout the year.