Maternal and neonatal immunization in the Americas: The benefits, the hurdles, and the way forward

Vaccination during pregnancy powerfully leverages maternal adaptive immunity for protection of both mothers and infants against infectious organisms that threaten their life and wellbeing. A series of manuscripts published on this issue, authored by the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and network collaborators, summarizes state-of-the-art maternal and neonatal immunization in Latin America and reveals windows of opportunity.