About the study
Vaccinations against, flu, whooping cough, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus can protect both pregnant women and their babies. Many pregnant women miss out on these vaccinations, especially women from disadvantaged backgrounds.
To find out why and to find possible solutions, we have reviewed the existing scientific research. In addition, we have conducted needs assessments in socially and ethnically mixed areas of London and asked service users and providers for their recommendations. This has informed our planned VIP Study.
Our overall goal is to increase informed choice and uptake of vaccinations during pregnancy to prevent disease and death of mothers and babies and reduce health inequalities. As part of the VIP Study we will carry out development work together with pregnant or recently pregnant women, midwives and other stakeholders in London and Liverpool.
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Get involved
Get in touch if the topic of maternal vaccinations interests you and is relevant to you – for example, if you are currently pregnant, were recently pregnant, know someone who is pregnant, or if you are a healthcare provider or other stakeholder.
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Find out how to take part in our study by having a relaxed and friendly chat.
For more information or other ways to get involved, email: vip-study@lshtm.ac.uk.
Funding
This project is funded by an NIHR Programme Development Grant (NIHR207562). Disclaimer: The views expressed above are those of the author(s) and not necessarily those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.
Who we are
The VIP Study team includes researchers from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, St George’s University London, Kingston University London and University of Cambridge.
We also receive support from researchers, clinicians, nurses and midwives at the St George’s University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, Liverpool Women’s NHS Foundation Trust, and from the NIHR Clinical Research Network.
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