The National Immunisation Advisory Committee is strongly advising for pertussis vaccination for pregnant women.
All pregnant women at 16 - 36 weeks should receive a dose of Tdap vaccine against pertussis in order to ensure the transfer of specific antibodies to their babies.
Usually, the newborn babies receive the Tdap as part of the 6-in-one vaccine (Infanrix Hexa) at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. The single Tdap vaccination for pregnant women aims therefore to offer protection for newborn babies from birth and till they will reach 2 months.
Pregnant women may receive this vaccine after their 36th week of the pregnancy, but it may not provide a maximum protection.
In the case of babies born before 32 weeks, it is recommended that the family contacts to receive the Tdap vaccine to protect the newborn.
All pregnant women at 16 - 36 weeks should receive a dose of Tdap vaccine against pertussis in order to ensure the transfer of specific antibodies to their babies.
Usually, the newborn babies receive the Tdap as part of the 6-in-one vaccine (Infanrix Hexa) at 2, 4 and 6 months of age. The single Tdap vaccination for pregnant women aims therefore to offer protection for newborn babies from birth and till they will reach 2 months.
Pregnant women may receive this vaccine after their 36th week of the pregnancy, but it may not provide a maximum protection.
In the case of babies born before 32 weeks, it is recommended that the family contacts to receive the Tdap vaccine to protect the newborn.
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