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Maternal Vaccine Acceptance and Attitudes Before and After the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Narrative Literature Review.

Barbara Frączek, Karolina Pieniawska-Śmiech, Mateusz Babicki, Bartosz Balcer, Natalia Dolata, Dagmara Pokorna-Kałwak, Karolina Kłoda

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Review in Vaccines, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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Barbara FrączekIndywidualna Specjalistyczna Praktyka Lekarska Barbara Frączek, ul. Brzeziny 1/6, 72-005 Warzymice, Poland.
Karolina Pieniawska-Śmiech3rd Department and Clinic of Paediatrics, Immunology and Rheumatology of Developmental Age, Wroclaw Medical University, 51-149 Wroclaw, Poland.
Mateusz BabickiDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0002-7719-6959
Bartosz BalcerInstitute of Heart Diseases, Jan Mikulicz Radecki University Clinical Hospital, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.
Natalia DolataUniversity Centre of General Dermatology and Oncodermatology, Jan Mikulicz Radecki University Clinical Hospital, 50-556 Wroclaw, Poland.
Dagmara Pokorna-KałwakDepartment of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Wroclaw Medical University, 50-367 Wroclaw, Poland.ORCID 0000-0001-5976-6017
Karolina KłodaMEDFIT Karolina Kłoda, ul. Narutowicza 13E/11, 70-240 Szczecin, Poland.ORCID 0000-0003-0395-9826

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectivesThis study aims to assess the acceptance of vaccinations among pregnant women, particularly against influenza, pertussis, COVID-19, and RSV, and to identify factors influencing their willingness to get vaccinated. It also seeks to evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on maternal attitudes and behaviors regarding vaccination.

methodsThe analysis involved a review of existing literature and studies to evaluate the level of vaccine acceptance among pregnant women before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. Factors contributing to vaccine hesitancy, including misinformation, lack of knowledge, and the influence of healthcare professionals, were examined.

resultsThe findings indicated that, despite scientific evidence supporting the safety and efficacy of vaccines during pregnancy, public concerns remain about their impact on the developing fetus. The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has increased awareness of the risk of infectious diseases, but at the same time, its impact on vaccination rates among pregnant women is ambiguous and geographically diverse. Misinformation and decreased access to healthcare during the pandemic negatively affected vaccine uptake. Trustworthy information provided by healthcare professionals emerged as a key factor in promoting vaccine acceptance.

conclusionsTo improve vaccination rates among pregnant women, it is essential to provide clear, evidence-based information through healthcare professionals, particularly those directly caring for pregnant women. Educational campaigns should address concerns calmly and without judgment, emphasizing the safety and benefits of vaccinations. Enhanced access to healthcare and vaccinations, along with strategic information dissemination, can significantly improve vaccine acceptance during pregnancy. Lessons learned from past pandemics should be incorporated into the development of healthcare strategies aimed at implementing recommended vaccinations for pregnant women in the future.

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vaccinations against COVID-19vaccinations against influenzavaccinations against pertussisvaccinations against RSVvaccinations hesitancy in pregnant womenvaccinations in pregnant women

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PMCPMC13307573

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