A new study published today should help clarify an essential question for pregnant women considering getting an influenza vaccination during flu season, which generally begins in October each year in the United States.
An Original Investigation published by the journal JAMA Pediatrics on December 18, 2023, concluded that maternal vaccination was associated with reduced odds of influenza-associated hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger than six months.
When Should Expecting Mothers Get a Flu Shot
When Should Expecting Mothers Get a Flu Shot
A new study published today should help clarify an essential question for pregnant women considering getting an influenza vaccination during flu season, which generally begins in October each year in the United States.
An Original Investigation published by the journal JAMA Pediatrics on December 18, 2023, concluded that maternal vaccination was associated with reduced odds of influenza-associated hospitalizations and emergency department (ED) visits in infants younger than six months.
The U.S. FDA's Drug Information is on Trial
A recent court decision in the United States raises questions about the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) ability to advise the public about the safety and efficacy of medical products and to influence the off-label use of drugs.
The complete, unedited article Perspective, written by Tina Watson, B.A. and Christopher Robertson, J.D., Ph.D., was published by the New England Journal of Medicine on December 16, 2023.