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COVID-19 and flu vaccines during pregnancy

COVID-19 and flu vaccines during pregnancy

COVID-19 and flu vaccines are recommended in pregnancy. Pregnant women and birthing people are strongly advised to take the COVID-19 and flu vaccines. COVID-19 and flu vaccines can be given at any stage in pregnancy. Vaccination is the best way to protect against the known serious risks of COVID-19 including protection against admission to intensive care and premature birth of the baby. Most maternity units offer vaccination, you can also book via the national vaccination booking system or ask your GP. For more information and most recent data around vaccination in pregnancy and while breastfeeding please visit: The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists advice on vaccination in pregnancy and while breastfeeding Key information on COVID-19 in pregnancy Read this link for further information about the COVID-19 vaccine:
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Vaccinations during pregnancy

Vaccinations during pregnancy

Close up of health professional's hand with syringe preparing to vaccinate pregnant woman
COVID-19 and flu vaccines during pregnancy
It is currently recommended that all pregnant women have flu and whooping cough vaccinations during pregnancy. Ask your midwife or your GP’s practice nurse about this early in pregnancy. If you are travelling, please see the information on travel safety.

Do you have an appointment for a vaccination?

Please make sure you keep it.

Vaccinations protect against serious illnesses now and in the future, so it’s really important to keep up to date with jabs for you and your family. This is particularly important if you are pregnant or have small children. You should attend your appointments as normal, as long as you don’t have symptoms of COVID-19 and you are not self-isolating. If you are worried or have any questions please call your GP practice.

Flu vaccine

The flu vaccine is available in winter every year and is safe at every stage of pregnancy. The flu vaccine is recommended because catching flu when pregnant can cause serious complications for both you and your baby.

Whooping cough vaccine

The whooping cough vaccine is recommended for all pregnant women and can be given between 16 and 38 weeks of pregnancy. Ideally women should have the vaccination between 16 and 32 weeks of pregnancy as this best ensures the vaccine has sufficient time to provide immunity to your baby. Whooping cough in young babies can cause pneumonia and brain damage, therefore having a booster vaccine during pregnancy will help protect your baby.
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