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Maternal Immunization Resource Center

Maternal RSV
Welcome to the APhA Maternal Immunization Resource Center, supported by an unrestricted grant from Pfizer.

This resource center offers pharmacists essential education on:

  • Maternal immunizations
  • Prevention strategies for young infants
  • Safety and effectiveness of maternal vaccines
  • Helping patients make informed decisions about healthcare options

Current Practices for Maternal Immunization

Pharmacy Perspectives on Maternal RSV Vaccination

This resource offers insights about current practices for maternal immunization in pharmacy settings, explores pharmacists’ knowledge and perspectives about RSV disease burden in infants and the maternal RSV vaccine, and identifies gaps and opportunities to support the role of pharmacists in maternal immunization for the prevention of RSV in infants.

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For maternal RSV vaccine, provider recommendation mattered

Maternal RSV vaccine was first recommended by CDC last year during the 2023 to 2024 season. In a new MMWR report from CDC, the agency found that provider recommendation for that immunization in particular was associated with higher coverage.

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Considerations for COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and Lactation

This resource addresses common questions about the use of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant or lactating patients.

FAQ Sheet

Effective Conversations with Patients

Vaccinating Pregnant Patients to Protect their Newborns from RSV: A Conversation Guide for Pharmacists

This guide is designed to help pharmacists engage in effective conversations with patients about maternal RSV vaccines to help reduce vaccine hesitancy, educate about the RSV disease burden, safety, and vaccine efficacy, provide counseling tips, and ultimately increase vaccine uptake.

Pharmacist Guide

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How to Protect Your Baby from RSV

This resource provides education for patients about what is the RSV vaccine, available options, efficacy, and safety.

Patient Guide

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Addressing concerns related to pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility

Patients who are pregnant, recently pregnant, or breastfeeding may be concerned that vaccines could harm the fetus or their newborn baby, or interfere with future fertility.

Pharmacist Guide

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Test Your Knowledge

Show You Know: Maternal RSV Vaccination

How much do you know about RSV vaccination for pregnant patients? Take this quiz to enhance your knowledge about RSV vaccination for pregnant patients and learn when to recommend it.

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Additional Resources

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