07
Sep
Can Flu Vaccine Harm Unborn Baby. Flu also may be harmful for a pregnant womans developing baby. The best time to get vaccinated against whooping cough is from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks of pregnancy. Doctors are calling for pregnant women to be vaccinated against flu after new research indicates that the disease can cause brain damage in unborn babies. Getting vaccinated later during flu season though can still be beneficial.
These antibodies help protect your baby from the flu after birth. Professor Luke ONeill Chair of Biochemistry at Trinity College Dublin told RSVP Live. If youre pregnant a flu shot is your best protection against serious illnesses caused by the flu. The best time to get vaccinated against whooping cough is from 16 weeks up to 32 weeks of pregnancy. Getting vaccinated later during flu season though can still be beneficial. Chances are though they will advise that you do get it especially since the latest studies show that getting the flu vaccine while pregnant will not affect the baby.
The Tdap vaccine against tetanus diphtheria and pertussis is recommended for all pregnant women in the second half of each pregnancy no matter if theyve gotten it before or when they last got it.
Flu also may be harmful for a pregnant womans developing baby. If you miss having the vaccine for any reason you can still have it up until you go into labour. The Tdap vaccine against tetanus diphtheria and pertussis is recommended for all pregnant women in the second half of each pregnancy no matter if theyve gotten it before or when they last got it. Mom passes antibodies onto the developing baby during her pregnancy. A number of vaccines especially live-virus vaccines should not be given to pregnant women because they may be. While flu seasons vary in their timing CDC recommends getting vaccinated by the end of October if possible.