COVID-19 and flu vaccines in pregnancy
Covid-19 vaccines are recommended in pregnancy.
The vaccine is safe and effective at any stage of pregnancy.
Vaccination is the best way to protect against the known risks of Covid-19 in pregnancy for both women and babies, including admission of the woman to intensive care and premature birth of the baby.
Pregnant women may wish to discuss the benefits and risks of having the vaccine with their healthcare professional and reach a joint decision based on individual circumstances. However, as for the non-pregnant population, pregnant women can receive a Covid-19 vaccine even if they have not had a discussion with a healthcare professional.
In addition, influenza (flu) can be a serious disease in pregnant women. To protect women and their babies the flu vaccination is recommended.
How to get your Covid-19 and/or flu vaccine
You can book an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine at nhs.uk/covidvaccine
You can obtain a flu vaccine from your GP or local pharmacist
OR
Book an appointment at Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust’s dedicated maternity Covid-19 & flu vaccination clinic:
- Friday 12 November: 9.30am to 3pm, Antenatal Clinic, Wycombe General Hospital
Please call 01296 316227 to book. Alternatively, you can walk-in from 11.30am – 1pm.
Further appointments will be available – please speak with your Community Midwife for details or contact 01296 316227 for future dates.
Further information from trusted sources
Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists and Royal College of Midwives information sheet and decision aid
Gov.uk Covid-19 vaccination: a guide on pregnancy and breastfeeding
Vaccine Knowledge Project – University of Oxford (flu)
https://vk.ovg.ox.ac.uk/vk/flu-vaccine-pregnancy
Public Health England: flu, your pregnancy and you