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1 Introduction Immunization of pregnant women to protect both the mother and infant from infection is a unique strategy to prevent disease in high risk, vulnerable populations. This approach, utilized for decades to prevent puerperal and neonatal tetanus, is increasingly…
Epidemiology and risk factors The seasonality of respiratory virus infections among immunocompromised children is similar to that in the community ( Fig. 21.1 ). Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) typically circulates in the community from November through March, with peak detection…