Impact of Postpartum Influenza Vaccination of Mothers and Household Contacts in Preventing Febrile Episodes, Influenza-like Illness, Healthcare Seeking, and Administration of Antibiotics in Young Infants During the 2012-2013 Influenza Season

Abstract

Maternal postpartum vaccination against influenza was associated with a significant reduction of influenza-related morbidity, healthcare seeking, and antibiotic prescription in infants during the influenza season.