Maternity Vaccinations

Vaccinations in pregnancy help to protect babies against different diseases.  When you are pregnant you will be offered the following vaccinations

  • Whooping Cough - between 16-32 weeks
  • Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - from 28 weeks
  • During autumn & winter, pregnant ladies are also offered the flu vaccination

Pregnant ladies are recommended to have the COVID-19 vaccination too.

For more information - visit Vaccinations in pregnancy - NHS

Page last reviewed: 13 April 2026
Page created: 13 April 2026