Review of prescribing information for influenza vaccines for pregnant and lactating women. Issue 45 (26th October 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Proveaux, Tina; Lambach, Philipp; Ortiz, Justin R.; Hombach, Joachim; Halsey, Neal A.
• Is Part Of: Vaccine. Volume 34:Issue 45(2016)
• Page Start: 5406
• Page End: 5409
• Publication Date: 2016-10-26
• Subjects: Influenza vaccine -- Pregnancy -- Lactation -- Vaccine safety; Vaccines -- Periodicals; 615.372
• DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2016.08.042
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0264-410X

Abstract

Highlights: AG Recs for use during pregnancy are rarely in influenza vaccine information. Many vaccines have precautionary language that could discourage use in pregnancy. Sections on use in pregnancy and lactation should be assessed on a regular basis. Package labels should include advisory groups' recommendations and study data. Abstract: Information provided by most influenza vaccine manufacturers do not reflect the recommendations of WHO and/or national public health advisory groups with regard to the use of influenza vaccines in pregnant or lactating women. The majority of vaccines contain precautionary language which could discourage use in pregnant women and some include stronger language discouraging or contradicting use in pregnant or lactating women. Regulators and manufacturers should regularly assess the language of pregnancy and lactation sections in product information for vaccines and include information from national public health advisory groups regarding use by pregnant or lactating women and data from relevant studies.