Vaccinations During Pregnancy

Double Protection – For You and Your Baby.

Did you know?

Certain vaccinations during pregnancy protect not only you as the expectant mother but also your baby during the first months of life – through what’s known as passive (nest) immunity.

Pertussis (Whooping Cough):

• Standard vaccination in the third trimester – ideally between 28 and 32 weeks
• Can be given earlier if there is a risk of preterm birth
• Recommended during every pregnancy, regardless of previous vaccination status
• Protects the newborn from severe whooping cough

Influenza (Flu):

• Recommended from the second trimester, or earlier in cases of chronic illness
• Protects against severe illness and complications during pregnancy

COVID-19:

• Vaccination with an mRNA vaccine is recommended from the second trimester
• Reduces the risk of severe illness and preterm birth

RSV Vaccination:

• RSV can cause severe respiratory infections in infants
• Single dose of RSV vaccine (Arexvy®) between 28 and 36 weeks of pregnancy
• Recommended between September and March (RSV season)
• Especially recommended if older siblings are in daycare or preschool

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