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  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Immunology
  • Public Health

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  • Pregnant women and fetuses are vulnerable to severe communicable diseases.
  • Vaccination during pregnancy is crucial for protecting both maternal and fetal health.
  • Certain vaccines are recommended universally, while others are risk-based.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To discuss recommendations for vaccine administration during pregnancy.
  • To highlight the importance of vaccines like influenza and Tdap.
  • To emphasize the need for developing new vaccines against Group B Streptococcus and RSV.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current recommendations for vaccine administration in pregnancy.
  • Discussion of vaccine safety profiles and risk-benefit analyses.
  • Endorsement of specific vaccination schedules by the FIGO Committee for Safe Motherhood and Newborn Health.

Main Results:

  • Influenza and Tdap vaccines are strongly recommended for all pregnant women.
  • Influenza vaccination can be given anytime during the influenza season.
  • Tdap vaccination is recommended between 27 and 36 weeks of gestation.

Conclusions:

  • Vaccination during pregnancy is a key strategy for preventing communicable diseases.
  • The FIGO Committee endorses universal influenza and Tdap vaccination in pregnancy.
  • Continued research and development of vaccines for Group B Streptococcus and RSV are vital.