Pregnancy and Vaccination

A strong recommendation for Tdap can help protect babies from pertussis With pertussis cases on the rise, prenatal care providers need to help protect babies by making a strong recommendation for the Tdap vaccine.

Vaccines are an important part of a healthy pregnancy Learn about vaccines you will need before, during, and after pregnancy to best protect yourself and your baby against serious diseases.

Healthcare professionals: Recommend the flu shot to pregnant women Flu is more likely to cause severe illness in pregnant women than in women who are not pregnant.

Get the whooping cough vaccine while you are pregnant Learn how your baby can be born with some protection against whooping cough, a disease that can be deadly.

Get a flu shot during any trimester of your pregnancy If you're pregnant during flu season, a flu shot is your best protection against serious flu illness.