Rethinking maternal vaccination in the era of climate change

Abstract

The phenomena of climate change is making its impact
globally. Pakistan though not a major contributor for
climate change, is suffering from both direct and indirect
effects. The effects of floods in the province of Sindh in
2022, can still be witnessed. The recent floods in Punjab
have caused massive displacements of masses. One of the
indirect effects of the climate change is an increase in the
number of vector-borne infectious diseases like hepatitis,
malaria, dengue and Zika virus infections.¹ These infections
carry increased risk of maternal mortality and morbidity.
Also seen are the increased reporting for typhoid and
cholera cases.² Can these infections be prevented? There
are number of ways to acquire success for this cause.One
of such means is vaccination during pregnancy.

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