Vaccination in Pregnancy: Efficacy, Effectiveness, Safety, and Challenges for Maternal and Infant Health

Antonella Sanchez-Zerillo; Enrique Cornejo; Theresa J. Ochoa

doi:10.20453/rmh.v37i1.7222

Vaccination in Pregnancy: Efficacy, Effectiveness, Safety, and Challenges for Maternal and Infant Health

Título traducido de la contribución: Vacunación en gestantes: eficacia, efectividad, seguridad y desafíos para la salud materno-infantil

Antonella Sanchez-Zerillo
, Enrique Cornejo
, Theresa J. Ochoa

Facultad de Medicina

Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Facultad de Medicina Alberto Hurtado
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, Instituto de Medicina Tropical Alexander von Humboldt

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Vaccination during pregnancy is essential to protect the mother and newborn against preventable infections and reduce complications such as preterm delivery, low birth weight, and mortality. In Peru, immunization against influenza, tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis, hepatitis B, COVID-19, and against respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is being prioritized under evaluation. However, gaps in reporting on coverage in pregnant women and heterogeneity in implementation persist. Serious adverse events are infrequent and not associated with adverse obstetric or neonatal outcomes. Improvements in epidemiological surveillance, recording of coverage in pregnant women, equitable access and active recommendation in prenatal control are required.

Título traducido de la contribución	Vacunación en gestantes: eficacia, efectividad, seguridad y desafíos para la salud materno-infantil
Idioma original	Inglés
Páginas (desde-hasta)	79-93
Número de páginas	15
Publicación	Revista Medica Herediana
Volumen	37
N.º	1
DOI	https://doi.org/10.20453/rmh.v37i1.7222
Estado	Publicada - 31 mar. 2026

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