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PATHOGENS
卷 8, 期 4, 页码 -出版社
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/pathogens8040265
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pediatrics; influenza virus; vaccines; pregnant women; ARDS; lung; morbidity; vaccination rate
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- University of Rochester Department of Pediatrics
Influenza virus infection is responsible for significant morbidity and mortality in the pediatric and pregnant women populations, with deaths frequently caused by severe influenza-associated lower respiratory tract infection and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). An appropriate immune response requires controlling the viral infection through activation of antiviral defenses, which involves cells of the lung and immune system. High levels of viral infection or high levels of inflammation in the lower airways can contribute to ARDS. Pregnant women and young children, especially those born prematurely, may develop serious complications if infected with influenza virus. Vaccination against influenza virus will lead to lower infection rates and fewer complications, even if the vaccine is poorly matched to circulating viral strains. Maternal vaccination offers infants protection via antibody transmission through the placenta and breast milk. Despite the health benefits of the influenza vaccine, vaccination rates around the world remain well below targets. Trust in the use of vaccines among the public must be restored in order to increase vaccination rates and decrease the public health burden of influenza.
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