Vaccinations in pregnancy

The immunity developed by a mother after vaccination during pregnancy is passed on to her baby in the womb. This immunity helps protect the baby during the first few months of life.

Vaccines recommended in pregnancy

Flu Vaccine

The flu vaccine is inactive and can be given safely at any time during pregnancy. A pregnant woman who gets the flu is at risk for serious respiratory illness and complications. Getting flu in pregnancy can also lead to premature birth and smaller babies. Flu vaccination during pregnancy provides immunity against influenza infection to babies in the first 6 months of life.

Whooping Cough Vaccine (pertussis vaccine)

Women should get whooping cough vaccine during each pregnancy. Pregnant Women’s immunity to whooping cough wanes during pregnancy and is unlikely to protect the baby. Therefore vaccination between 16 and 36 weeks of pregnancy is recommended This is considered to be the best time in pregnancy to provide protection for the baby during the first few months of life.

Covid Vaccination

It is recommended to be up to date with your covid vaccinations during pregnancy to protect both you and your baby. We no longer administer covid vaccinations in our clinic.  Please refer to the HSE website to find a local pharmacy giving Covid vaccinations.

For more detailed information on vaccination in pregnancy
https://www.hse.ie/eng/health/immunisation/pubinfo/pregvaccs/