Research and analysis

Maternal pertussis vaccination on pneumococcal carriage in infants

A rapid systematic review of the effect of maternal pertussis vaccination on pneumococcal carriage in infants.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 4 November 2026

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Effect of maternal pertussis vaccination on pneumococcal carriage in infants: a rapid systematic review

Ref: GOV-21831

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This rapid systematic review (search for research published up to 4 June 2026) identified and summarised evidence that assessed the effect of maternal pertussis vaccination on pneumococcal carriage in infants who received a pneumococcal conjugate vaccination.

Seven studies, including an individual participant data meta-analysis, were included in this rapid systematic review.