A comprehensive review of influenza and influenza vaccination during pregnancy

Journal of Perinatal and Neonatal Nursing

Volumn 28, Issue 4, 2014, Pages 261-270

  Yuen, Carol Y S ^a   Tarrant, Marie ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

Author keywords

A H1N1 influenza; Pregnancy; Seasonal influenza; Vaccination

Indexed keywords

INFLUENZA VACCINE;

FEMALE; HUMAN; INFLUENZA, HUMAN; PERINATAL CARE; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS, INFECTIOUS; PREGNANT WOMAN; PREMATURITY; PROCEDURES; PSYCHOLOGY; VACCINATION;

FEMALE; HUMANS; INFLUENZA VACCINES; INFLUENZA, HUMAN; PERINATAL CARE; PREGNANCY; PREGNANCY COMPLICATIONS, INFECTIOUS; PREGNANT WOMEN; PREMATURE BIRTH; VACCINATION;

EID: 84918565176     PISSN: 08932190     EISSN: 15505073     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1097/JPN.0000000000000068     Document Type: Review

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