RT Journal A1 Eick AA, Uyeki TM, Klimov A, et al T1 MAternal influenza vaccination and effect on influenza virus infection in young infants JF Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine JO Archives of Pediatrics & Adolescent Medicine YR 2011 FD February 1 VO 165 IS 2 SP 104 OP 111 DO 10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.192 UL http://dx.doi.org/10.1001/archpediatrics.2010.192 AB Influenza virus infection in infants is generally more frequent among those aged 6 to 12 months than in the first 6 months of life, potentially owing to the protection conferred by maternal influenza antibodies acquired transplacentally or through breastfeeding.5 However, during severe influenza seasons, morbidity and mortality rates among infants younger than 6 months have been reported to exceed those of older infants.6- 11