How to increase awareness of additional vaccinations; the case of maternal pertussis vaccination.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Effective and safe vaccines are available outside national immunization programs (NIP). Increased awareness and vaccine uptake can improve public health. Before the inclusion of maternal pertussis vaccination (MPV) in the Dutch NIP in December 2019, extra communication efforts were undertaken. Here we examine the success of these efforts, investigating women's awareness of and their decision-making process regarding MPV.

Methods

Between December 2018 and January 2019, one year before the introduction of MPV in the NIP, and about three years after MPV was recommended by the Dutch Health Council, pregnant and non-pregnant women (i.e. child younger than two years) were invited to fill out an online questionnaire. Participant's decision-making processes regarding MPV

SUBMITTER: van Zoonen K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8244209 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature