Pregnant people share everything with their babies. When you get vaccinated during pregnancy, you aren’t just protecting yourself— you’re giving your baby some early protection too
Talk to your doctor, midwife, or nurse practitioner to make sure you are up to date!
Influenza, or the flu, is a contagious respiratory illness. Pregnant people are more likely to be hospitalized due to flu. Flu can also be harmful to the developing baby.
COVID-19 is a highly contagious virus. It mostly affects the respiratory system but can also impact other parts of the body. Some people may develop "Long COVID," even with mild or no symptoms.
RSV, or respiratory syncytial virus, is a common respiratory virus. It can lead tosevere illness and hospitalization in babies and young children.
Whooping cough (pertussis) is an infection that causes severe coughing and difficulty breathing. It is most serious in newbornbabies. The Tdap vaccine helps protect youand your baby from three diseases: diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis.
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