INTRODUCTION: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of pneumonia, meningitis, and invasive disease, with certain conditions causing a higher risk of disease. The American College of Obstetricians 95% CI, 1.208–6.329). CONCLUSIONS/IMPLICATIONS: This is the first study to evaluate pneumococcal vaccination during pregnancy. Pneumococcal vaccination rates during pregnancy were low at only 1%. Increasing provider awareness and vaccine access may help raise rates among eligible pregnant individuals.
Marcos et al. (2026) studied this question.