Vaccines During Pregnancy
Immunization information and resources for those who are pregnant
There are several vaccines that are safe and recommended during pregnancy including vaccines for the flu, whooping cough, COVID-19, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), hepatitis, pneumonia, and certain types of meningitis.
Getting these recommended vaccines helps to protect both you and your baby from potentially serious diseases that can make you and your baby very sick. Immunity is passed from you to your fetus, protecting your baby during the first few months of life until your baby can be vaccinated.
What vaccines do I need during my pregnancy?
Flu vaccine protects against the flu virus, which is a serious illness that can be much more severe during pregnancy. Flu vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy if you are pregnant during the flu season. It is recommended to be vaccinated early in the season, as soon as the vaccine is available.
Tdap vaccine protects against whooping cough, which can cause serious and life-threatening illness in babies, especially in the first 6 months of life. Tdap vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy and should be given between 27 and 36 weeks of pregnancy.
COVID-19 vaccine protects against the COVID-19 virus, which is a serious illness that can be much more severe during pregnancy. If you are pregnant and not up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines, you should get the currently recommended vaccine.
RSV vaccine protects against RSV, which is a seasonal respiratory virus that can be dangerous for babies and young children. The maternal RSV vaccine is recommended if you are 32 to 36 weeks pregnant during September through January.
Hepatitis, pneumonia, and certain meningitis vaccines may be recommended based on your risk of getting these diseases. Talk with your obstetrician–gynecologist (ob-gyn) about the vaccines that you have had in the past. Your ob-gyn may recommend these vaccines based on your medical history and occupation.
