Meta-Analysis: Maternal Influenza Vaccination is Not Associated with Harmful Effects on Birth Outcomes

Effects of maternal influenza vaccination on adverse birth outcomes: A systematic review and Bayesian meta-analysis – PLOS One (free)

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“maternal influenza vaccination is not associated with harmful effects on birth outcomes. The beneficial effects reported from previous studies on preterm birth, low birth weight, and fetal death could not be confirmed.”