Despite awareness of recommendations, why do health care workers not immunize pregnant women?

Publication date: Available online 4 January 2017
Source:American Journal of Infection Control
Author(s): Anat Gesser-Edelsburg, Yaffa Shir-Raz, Samah Hayek, Sharon Aassaraf, Lior Lowenstein
Studies indicate uncertainty surrounding vaccination safety and efficacy for pregnant women, causing a central problem for health authorities. In this study, approximately 26% of participants do not recommend the tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis and influenza vaccines to their patients, although being aware of the health ministry recommendations. We found significant statistical discrepancies between the knowledge about the recommendations and their actual implementation, revealing the concerns of health care workers regarding vaccine safety.



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