1、Understanding Perspectives on Maternal and Infant ImmunizationsA NATIONAL SURVEY REPORTImmunizations are safe and effective,an essential part of prenatal and infant health.For newborn babies,whose immune systems are not fully developed,vaccines and immunizations help to protect against serious illne

2、ss.For pregnant women,vaccines not only protect them against ill-ness but also can increase the antibodies that pass on to their baby,offering them protection in their first months of life.Yet misinformation and hesitancy can prevent these uniquely susceptible populations from receiving the immuniza

3、tions they need.To better understand the publics perception of im-munization,the National Coalition for Infant Health surveyed 300 pregnant women and mothers with children under age two.AWARENESS ABOUT IMMUNIZATIONThe survey revealed that respondents have a high level of awareness about vaccines.Awa

4、reness about immunizations,known as long-acting preventive monoclonal antibodies,is significantly lower.MATERNAL IMMUNIZATIONWomen generally prioritize vaccinating their chil-dren over vaccinating themselves.About half of re-spondents said theyd be more likely to receive a vaccine during pregnancy i

5、f they knew it would also provide protective benefits for their baby.INFANT IMMUNIZATIONMothers who opted for their child not to receive all recommended vaccines cited mistrust and concerns about side effects.More than one in four said theyd be more likely to consider a long-acting preventive monocl

6、onal antibody instead of a traditional vaccine.INFORMATION&EDUCATIONThe sources of womens information correlate to different immunization choices.Mothers who opt for no vaccines or immunizations receive most of their information online,while mothers who opt for vaccines or immunizations rely more on