December 2011. Volume 7. Number 4

In pregnant women influenza vaccine may reduce the incidence of prematurity and low birth weight

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Omer SB, Goodman D, Steinhoff MC, Rochat R, Klugman KP, Stoll BJ et al. Maternal Influenza Immunization and Reduced Likelihood of Prematurity and Small for Gestational Age Births: A Retrospective Cohort Study. PLoS Med. 2011:8; e1000441.
Reviewers: Sánchez Bueno I1, Cortés Marina RB2, Buñuel Álvarez JC3.
1Hospital Universitario Dr. Josep Trueta. Girona. Girona. España.
2ABS Girona-3. Girona. España.
3Àrea Bàsica de Salut Girona-4. Institut Català de la Salut. Girona. España.
Correspondence: Isabel Sánchez Bueno. Email: isaroses@hotmail.com
Reception date: 11/10/2011
Acceptance date: 15/10/2011
Publication date: 19/10/2011

Abstract

Authors' conclusion: in pregnant women the administration of inactivated influenza vaccine was associated with a decreased incidence of prematurity and, in the peak period of virus circulation, with a decrease in low birth weight.

Reviewers' commentary: some methodological limitations of this study make it difficult to generalize the results. In any case, the administration of influenza vaccine is recommended for pregnant women because it decreases their morbidity and mortality. If the results of this study are confirmed, the reduction of the incidence of prematurity and low birth weight will be additional reasons to administer influenza vaccine in pregnant women.

How to cite this article

Sánchez Bueno I, Cortés Marina RB, Buñuel Álvarez JC. La vacuna antigripal administrada a gestantes podría disminuir la incidencia de prematuridad y de bajo peso al nacimiento. Evid Pediatr. 2011;7:87.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Omer SB, Goodman D, Steinhoff MC, Rochat R, Klugman KP, Stoll BJ et al. Maternal Influenza Immunization and Reduced Likelihood of Prematurity and Small for Gestational Age Births: A Retrospective Cohort Study. PLoS Med. 2011:8; e1000441.
Reviewers: Sánchez Bueno I1, Cortés Marina RB2, Buñuel Álvarez JC3.
1Hospital Universitario Dr. Josep Trueta. Girona. Girona. España.
2ABS Girona-3. Girona. España.
3Àrea Bàsica de Salut Girona-4. Institut Català de la Salut. Girona. España.
Correspondence: Isabel Sánchez Bueno. Email: isaroses@hotmail.com
Reception date: 11/10/2011
Acceptance date: 15/10/2011
Publication date: 19/10/2011

How to cite this article

Sánchez Bueno I, Cortés Marina RB, Buñuel Álvarez JC. La vacuna antigripal administrada a gestantes podría disminuir la incidencia de prematuridad y de bajo peso al nacimiento. Evid Pediatr. 2011;7:87.

References

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Influenza vaccination coverage among pregnant women --- United States, 2010-11 influenza season. MMWR Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2011;60:1078-82.
  2. Ministerio de Sanidad, Política Social e Igualdad. La Gripe. Prevención de la Gripe, vacunación antigripal [en línea] [consultado el 11 de octubre de 2011]. Disponible en: http://www.msc.es/ciudadanos/enfLesiones/enfTransmisibles/gripe/gripe.htm#Prev1
  3. Eick AA, Uyeki TM, Klimov A, Hall H, Reid R, Santosham M et al. Maternal influenza vaccination and effect on influenza virus infection in young infants. Arch Pediatr Adolesc Med. 2011;165:104-11.
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