Influenza and pertussis vaccination of women during pregnancy in Victoria, 2015–2017

Abstract

Objectives: To assess variations by time of year and hospital in the uptake of influenza and pertussis vaccinations by pregnant women in Victoria; to identify factors associated with vaccination uptake. Design, setting: Retrospective analysis of data in the Victorian Perinatal Data Collection (VPDC), a population surveillance system for obstetric conditions, procedures, and pregnancy and birth outcomes. Participants: Women whose pregnancies ended in a live or stillbirth during July 2015 – June 2017. Main outcome measures: Influenza and pertussis vaccinations during pregnancy. Results: 153 980 pregnancies in 67 hospitals ended during July 2015 – June 2017; 59 968 pregnant women (39.0%) were v..