Microneedle patch delivery of influenza vaccine during pregnancy enhances maternal immune responses promoting survival and long-lasting passive immunity to offspring

Microneedle patch delivery of influenza vaccine during pregnancy enhances maternal immune responses promoting survival and long-lasting passive immunity to offspring

Abstract Influenza virus causes life-threatening infections in pregnant women and their newborns. Immunization during pregnancy is the most effective means of preventing maternal and infant mortality/morbidity; however, influenza vaccination rates of pregnant women remain under 50%. Furthermore, the...

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Main Authors: E. Stein Esser, Joanna A. Pulit-Penaloza, Haripriya Kalluri, Devin McAllister, Elena V. Vassilieva, Elizabeth Q. Littauer, Nadia Lelutiu, Mark R. Prausnitz, Richard W. Compans, Ioanna Skountzou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Nature Publishing Group 2017-07-01
Series:Scientific Reports
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-05940-7

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https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-017-05940-7

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