Female Immunisation During Various Age Periods

Abstract

Objective of the Review: To justify the need in female immunisation during various age periods. Key Points. Full-scale immunisation of girls and young women ensures their protection against infections, later — protection of their foetus and newborns who have transplacental antibodies from their mothers. Full-scale female immunisation is essential because of the severity of infectious processes in pregnant women and unfavourable impact for the foetus and newborn. There are more and more evidences that maternal immunisation is safe, well-tolerated and efficient both for pregnant women and their newborns. High IgG levels can pass through placenta to the baby, reducing the risk of transmission of infection to the baby and activating passive immunity in early years. In postpartum period, inactivated and/or live vaccines are safe both for breastfeeding women and their infants. Conclusion. Vaccination is an efficient and safe way to prevent infections and their consequences throughout the life of a woman and her child. Lower vaccination rates cause controlled infection outbreaks, incapacitation and fatal cases, poor epidemical situation, and higher burden for the healthcare system. Keywords: immunisation, vaccination, pregnancy.