Immunisation and Pregnancy

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Reviewed March 2012

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Title:   Blood groups - Rhesus factor
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   The Rh (Rhesus) factor is a protein that is present (or absent) on the surface of red blood cells. Rh incompatibility between a mother and her unborn child can cause Rh (D) - 'Rhesus disease' or hemolytic disease of the newborn (HDN). Routine 'anti-D' vaccination of the mother after the birth of her first child means Rh disease is now uncommon in Australia.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Pregnancy - immunisations
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Immunisation provides protection from some infections that can cause serious illnesses for pregnant women, their unborn babies and young children.
Date:   Apr 2012
Title:   Immunisation and pregnancy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Some diseases can cause serious illness in pregnant women, the unborn child or the newborn baby. Immunisation before, during or after pregnancy can protect against such diseases
Date:   Oct 2011
Title:   Pregnancy and travel
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Travelling while pregnant is safest during the second trimester, provided a pregnant woman isn't experiencing any complications. If you are pregnant and want to travel, consult with your doctor. Most vaccines (immunisations) are not recommended for pregnant women, so consult your doctor. Some antimalarial drugs are harmful to the foetus. Airlines have different policies on when a pregnant woman can fly.
Date:   Aug 2011
Title:   Immunisation and pregnancy
Publisher:   Better Health Channel
Description:   Immunisation can protect a pregnant woman and her unborn baby. Vaccines are available against infectious diseases such as chickenpox, influenza, measles, mumps, rubella, pneumococcal disease, hepatitis B and whooping cough. Immunisation is an important way to prevent the spread of disease.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Hepatitis B vaccination during pregnancy for preventing infant infection
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Hepatitis B is an infection caused by the hepatitis B virus and occurs worldwide. For infants and children, the two main sources of the infection are transmission from an infected mother or living in an infected household. Perinatal transmission is comm...
Date:   Jan 2011
Title:   Rubella
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Rubella is usually a mild illness. However it can cause serious harm to an unborn baby if a woman gets it during early pregnancy. For this reason all children are now immunised against rubella.
Date:   Aug 2010
Title:   Chickenpox in adults - myDr.com.au
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   When adults catch chickenpox it can be a serious problem. Find out about the complications of chickenpox, and how to prevent it.
Date:   Nov 2009
Title:   Vaccines for women to prevent neonatal tetanus
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Vaccinating childbearing women against tetanus rather than influenza or cholera appears to decrease incidence of tetanus in newborn babies but possible adverse effects not assessed. Neonatal tetanus is an infection causing rigidity, muscle spasm and oft...
Date:   Jul 2007
Title:   Rubella information (with special emphasis for women of childbearing age)
Publisher:   Multicultural Health Communication Service (NSW)
Description:   Describes rubella - the disease, its symptoms, the risks to pregnant women and prevention.
Date:   Feb 2005

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