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Vaccines recommended in pregnancy

Vaccines recommended in pregnancy

Flu

During pregnancy, your immune system (the body’s natural defence) is weakened to protect the pregnancy. This can mean you’re less able to fight off infections. As the baby grows, you may be unable to breathe as deeply, increasing the risk of infections such as pneumonia.

These changes can raise the risk from flu – pregnant women are more likely to get flu complications than women who are not pregnant and are more likely to be admitted to hospital. Having the flu vaccine means you’re less likely to get flu.

Whooping cough

Whooping cough is a very serious infection, and young babies are most at risk. Most babies with whooping cough will be admitted to hospital.

When you have the whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy, your body produces antibodies to protect against whooping cough. These antibodies pass to your baby giving them some protection until they’re able to have their whooping cough vaccination at 8 weeks old.

Find out more about the vaccines in pregnancy : www.nhs.uk/pregnancy/keeping-well/vaccinations/

Important Update – Flu Vaccines (Individuals who are currently pregnant)
We are running a clinic on Tuesday 10th September from 2pm to 4pm at Audley Health Centre.

We have sent out a booking link today, please only call the practice if you have received a invitation and are having problems with using the link.

Thank you for your cooperation