Pregnant women reminded to take up vaccinations this Winter
NHS Frimley is reminding pregnant woman that during each pregnancy it is recommended to receive certain vaccinations to protect the health of you and your baby.
As we start to think about the festive period where we will be interacting more with friends and family indoors it is advisable to get vaccinated as soon as possible.
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 which is why you will be offered the flu and COVID-19 vaccine while you are pregnant.
Other vaccines, such as the whooping cough vaccine and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine, are recommend during pregnancy to ensure your baby is protected as soon as they are born, when they are most vulnerable to becoming seriously unwell. To find out when and where you are able to receive these vaccines please visit our maternity website.
All of the vaccinations that are recommended during pregnancy have been shown through research that they help keep you and the baby safer. All of the vaccines are inactive, which means they do not contain a live version of the virus it is protecting against.
The decision about whether to get vaccinated during pregnancy is yours and it’s natural to have questions or concerns about whether it’s right for you. If you have any concerns or questions about any of the vaccinations offered during pregnancy, please speak to your GP practice or midwife.
To watch our videos on vaccines in pregnancy please click on the links below:
Which vaccine should I consider during pregnancy?
Why are vaccines important during pregnancy?
Vaccine for mothers’ protection COVID 19 and flu
Whooping cough vaccine information