Healthcare providers crucial in boosting new maternal vaccine acceptance in Kenya.
New maternal vaccines can help protect babies from serious illnesses. A study in Kenya asked pregnant and nursing women about their thoughts on a new vaccine for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV). They found that women trust information from healthcare providers the most, and are more likely to get the vaccine if their doctor recommends it. The biggest concerns were about side effects and what the vaccine is made of. This shows that healthcare providers play a big role in helping women make decisions about new vaccines.