Looking after yourself and your baby

Vaccinations during pregnancy

Immunisation is a simple and effective way to protect yourself and your baby from certain infections.

During pregnancy, it is recommended that you have the following vaccinations.

‘Flu’ (Influenza)

Influenza can cause serious illness and being pregnant increases the risk of influenza complications, especially with the H1N1 influenza virus. Influenza vaccine is safe and can be administered before, during or after pregnancy.

Whooping cough (Pertussis)

Whooping cough can cause serious illness and even death in babies less than six months old. It is now recommended that all pregnant women receive a pertussis (whooping cough) vaccination during their third trimester (ideally at 28 weeks) of every pregnancy.

Other vaccinations

Check with your doctor whether you have immunity against measles, mumps, rubella, chickenpox – as well as influenza and whooping cough.

More information:

• Pregnancy Birth and Baby – Immunisation and pregnancy
• Queensland Health - Vaccinations in pregnancy

In this guide:

1. Healthy eating during pregnancy
2. How much weight should I gain?
3. Food Safety in pregnancy
4. Exercise during pregnancy
5. Perineal massage
6. Medications, alcohol, and smoking during pregnancy
7. Vaccinations during pregnancy
8. Infections and precautions in pregnancy

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