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World: Maternal vaccination protects mothers and newborns, but coverage gaps persist across the Americas
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Pan American Health Organization , as published by ReliefWeb
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Many deaths among children occur during their first 28 days of life, often due to infections that can be prevented.
Experts emphasize the importance of vaccination during pregnancy to prevent serious illness in women and newborns. Many deaths among children occur during their first 28 days of life, often due to infections that can be prevented. Maternal immunization can help protect against certain infections, including whooping cough and respiratory syncytial virus.
Vaccination efforts during pregnancy need to be strengthened to expand access to recommended vaccines. Currently, the coverage of maternal vaccination is uneven, highlighting the need for improvement. Further information on this topic is available from the Pan American Health Organization, which recently organized a regional webinar to discuss the issue.
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Category: disaster Published: September 1, 2026 Source: ReliefWeb Reading time: 1 min
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