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Why Maternal Vaccines Are Important						Print
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					Maternal Tdap vaccination helps protect infants. Newborn babies are at the greatest risk for developing pertussis and its life-threatening complications. Flu vaccination during pregnancy is safe and helps protect babies from flu for several months after birth. This is important because babies younger than 6 months of age are too young to get a flu vaccine. As the most valued and trusted source of health information for pregnant women, it’s important that ob-gyns, midwives, and other healthcare professionals recommend maternal vaccines to their patients.
Vaccines Routinely Recommended for Pregnant Women
It is safe to give the flu vaccine and Tdap vaccine to pregnant patients during the same appointment.Tdap (Pertussis) VaccineMore**Tdap Vaccine**
Tdap vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy, between 27 and 36 weeks gestation (preferably earlier in this period).
When given during pregnancy, Tdap vaccine boosts antibodies in the mother, which are transferred to her developing baby. Early third trimester administration optimizes neonatal antibody levels.Influenza (Flu) VaccineMore**Flu Vaccine**
Flu vaccine is recommended for pregnant women and safe to administer during any trimester.
Flu vaccine is the best way to protect pregnant women and their babies from the flu and prevent possible flu-associated pregnancy complications.Pregnancy and Whooping CoughWhy Vaccinate Pregnant Women? (Tdap)Answering Patient Questions (Tdap)ACIP Summary on Pregnancy and FluPregnant Women & Influenza (Flu)Flu Vaccine Safety and PregnancyRelated PagesPink Book Webinar Series: Principles of Vaccination
How Vaccines Are Made (ACOG)
Vaccinations for Pregnant Women (IAC)
							
					
							Last Reviewed:  August 15, 2017						Source: 	National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
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Why Maternal Vaccines Are Importantplus icon
Tdap (Pertussis) Vaccine and Pregnancy
Influenza (Flu) Vaccine and Pregnancy
Guidelines for Vaccinating Pregnant Women
Recommended Immunization Schedules for Adults
Research on Maternal Immunizationplus icon
Tdap Vaccine and Pregnancy Research
Flu Vaccine and Pregnancy Research
Implementation Resourcesplus icon
Standards for Adult Immunization Practice
Strategies for Increasing Adult Vaccination Rates
Getting Reimbursed for Tdap Vaccination
Resources for Provider Educationplus icon
Talking to Your Pregnant Patients about Vaccines
Print and Web Materials
Making a Strong Referral
Encouraging Your Practice to Improve Maternal Vaccination
Resources for Patient Education Vaccines & Immunizations
For Parents: Vaccines for Your Children
CDC’s Main Pregnancy Page
Zika and Pregnancy


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