Reaffirming Maternal Immunization's Key Role in Preventing Illness During Respiratory Disease Season

Description 

This lecture is designed to share information on how to prepare for the 2025-2026 respiratory disease season in the US and reaffirm maternal immunization as a key strategy to prevent severe respiratory disease. Attendees will learn about the impacts of respiratory diseases on maternal, fetal and infant health outcomes and learn about SMFM recommendations for maternal immunization against COVID, influenza, pertussis and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).

Learning Objectives: 

• Provide an overview of respiratory disease season in the US. 
• Describe the risks of respiratory diseases on maternal, fetal and infant health outcomes;
• Describe the benefits of maternal immunization on maternal, fetal and infant health outcomes;
• Review SMFM recommendations on COVID, influenza, RSV, and Tdap immunizations;
• Review SMFM recommendations on preparedness for respiratory disease season;
• Discuss anticipated seasonal outlook and vaccine availability/options; and
• Share trusted SMFM and partner organization resources for clinicians and patients

Presenters: 

Neil Silverman, MD 

Professor of Clinical Obstetrics and Gynecology

Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program

Director, Infections in Pregnancy Program

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA

Jennifer Thompson, MD, FACOG 

Associate Professor 

Fellowship Program Director, Maternal-Fetal Medicine 

Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine 

Vanderbilt University Medical Center