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Immunisation in pregnancy: An opportunity for pharmacy to support equity
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Immunisation in pregnancy: An opportunity for pharmacy to support equity
Thursday 1 December 2022, 12:45 AM
Pharmacist Amber Young reviews everything you need to know about immunisation during pregnancy, including the role of pharmacists in improving maternal immunisation coverage
Key points, Maternal immunisation is a safe and important strategy to prevent adverse outcomes in both mothers and their babies.
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