Question

When and which vaccine is given to a pregnant lady

Answer 1

The flu shot

Getting vaccinated against the flu is important because pregnant women are at increased risk for serious complications from the flu. The flu can also cause serious problems like early labor and delivery, which can affect your baby’s health.

In addition to protecting you and your unborn baby, getting the flu shot during pregnancy makes it less likely that newborns will get the flu for several months after they’re born — and that lowers their risk of serious complications like pneumonia (lung infection).

You can get the flu shot during any trimester of your pregnancy. Learn more about the flu shot and pregnancy.

The whooping cough vaccine

Getting vaccinated against whooping cough helps protect young babies from whooping cough before they’re old enough to get vaccinated themselves. About half of babies who get whooping cough end up in the hospital — and the disease can be life threatening.

The vaccine can be given any time during pregnancy, but experts recommend getting the vaccine as early as possible in the third trimester (between 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy). The whooping cough vaccine is also recommended for other adults who spend time with your baby.