Addressing vaccine hesitancy in pregnancy: Barriers and trust

Experts discuss common patient concerns about vaccination in pregnancy and strategies to improve uptake. Welcome to this Contemporary OB/GYN Special Report series on maternal immunization heading into the 2026-27 respiratory season. Across 5 episodes, our host and experts examine what the latest guidance means in practice for obstetric and pediatric clinicians and for the patients they counsel.

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