Vaccination remains the best protection pregnant women and their newborn babies have against influenza.
Despite influenza vaccination being available free to pregnant women on the National Immunisation Program, vaccination rates remain low with only 1 in 3 pregnant women receiving the influenza vaccine. Influenza infection during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery and even death in newborns and very young babies. Pregnant women can have the vaccine at any time during pregnancy and they benefit from it all through the year.
Vaccination remains the best protection pregnant women and their newborn babies have against influenza.
Despite influenza vaccination being available free to pregnant women on the National Immunisation Program, vaccination rates remain low with only 1 in 3 pregnant women receiving the influenza vaccine. Influenza infection during pregnancy can lead to premature delivery and even death in newborns and very young babies. Pregnant women can have the vaccine at any time during pregnancy and they benefit from it all through the year.
Health professional:
- Flu vaccination and pregnancy – Free flu shots for pregnant women
Pregnant women:
- Flu vaccination and pregnancy – What pregnant women need to know
- Flu vaccination and pregnancy – Vaccinate against flu. Protect your baby too
For further information visit the Immunise Australia website Pregnant Women page.
Professor Brendan Murphy
Australian Government Chief Medical Officer