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- A national survey during the 2009-2010 flu season found that 45.7% of pregnant women received the 2009 H1N1 vaccine, while 32.1% got the seasonal vaccine.
- Factors such as healthcare provider recommendations, perceived vaccine effectiveness, and perceived infection risk were linked to higher vaccination rates.
- Pregnant women who were expecting during specific months had increased chances of receiving the H1N1 vaccine, indicating the significant influence of healthcare communication on vaccination behavior.
Article Abstract
We sought to describe vaccination with influenza A (H1N1) 2009 monovalent (2009 H1N1) and trivalent seasonal (seasonal) vaccines among pregnant women during the 2009 through 2010 influenza season. A national H1N1 flu survey was conducted April through June 2010. The 2009 H1N1 and seasonal vaccination coverage estimates were 45.7% and 32.1%, respectively, among pregnant women aged 18-49 years. Receipt of a health care provider's recommendation for vaccination, perceived effectiveness of influenza vaccinations, and perceived high chance of influenza infection were independently associated with higher 2009 H1N1 and seasonal vaccination coverage. Pregnancy during October 2009 through January 2010 was independently associated with higher 2009 H1N1 vaccination coverage. The 2009 H1N1 vaccination level among pregnant women was higher than the seasonal vaccination level during the 2009 through 2010 season; it was also higher than vaccination among nonpregnant women with and without high-risk conditions. Health care providers and public health messaging played important roles in influencing vaccination behavior.
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