Maternal Vaccine Hesitancy–A Global Challenge  Requiring Local Action

Toufica Sultana; Kathleen Rice

doi:10.26443/mjgh.v14i1.1631

Maternal Vaccine Hesitancy–A Global Challenge Requiring Local Action

Authors

Toufica Sultana Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2135-1136
Kathleen Rice Department of Family Medicine, McGill University, Montreal, QC, Canada

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.26443/mjgh.v14i1.1631

Keywords:

Vaccine Hesitancy, Local Action, Maternal Health, Immunization

Abstract

A newborn, only hours old, may already be at risk of fatal diseases such as pertussis or influenza because the mother was not vaccinated during pregnancy. This is a harsh reality for families worldwide, and Canada is no exception. Despite scientific evidence supporting the safety and effectiveness of maternal vaccination, many expectant mothers remain hesitant.

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Published

2025-05-08

How to Cite

Sultana, T., & Rice, K. (2025). Maternal Vaccine Hesitancy–A Global Challenge Requiring Local Action. McGill Journal of Global Health, 14(1), 58–59. https://doi.org/10.26443/mjgh.v14i1.1631