The whooping cough vaccine is usually given to pregnant women at 28 weeks (can be given anytime between 20-32 weeks) of each pregnancy and should be given as early as possible (from 20 weeks) to women who have been identified as being at high risk of early delivery. Each to their own but I know someone who's baby contracted whooping cough at 2 weeks old and very nearly didn't survive. If they catch it, they can develop very severe pneumonia which may be life-threatening. Available from HealthEd. This fact sheet is also available in Spanish pdf icon[1.30 MB, 2 pages]. Immunising against whooping cough during pregnancy protects about 90% of babies in their first few weeks of life. You will be subject to the destination website's privacy policy when you follow the link. You can get vaccinated for whooping cough and the flu at the same time or at different times during your pregnancy. Make an appointment today: Please note: your GP may charge a consultation fee but the vaccine will be free. Protect Your Baby Starting at Her First Breath pdf icon[1.22 MB, 1 page] This is when you’re most infectious. Your doctor will also tell you how to care for yourself or your child at home while you’re recovering.

Make sure all your children are up to date with their immunisations. I had whooping cough myself about 4 years ago and it was one of the worst illnesses I have ever experienced. Immunisation Advisory Centre Whooping cough-containing vaccine has been used routinely in pregnant women in the UK since October 2012, and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is carefully monitoring its safety.

This PSA is also available in Spanish. The symptoms of whooping cough usually appear around a week after infection. I had it, the benefits outweigh the risks as far as I can see. It makes me nervous too - just because it's a bit of an unknown quantity. Yep. I can't even think about exposing a newborn to that.My arm was painful for a few days after, but it's not a live vaccine, so no other side effects.

Yes, you can have the whooping cough vaccine when you get the flu vaccine, but do not delay your flu jab so that you can have both at the same time.

the feeling of not being able to take a breath is awful and so scary, and I actually cracked a rib from the force of the coughing. The antibodies can protect baby after birth until they are old enough to get vaccinated from 6 weeks. The vaccine is safe, free and the most effective way to protect your baby until they are old enough to be vaccinated at six weeks. Babies who are very ill may be taken to hospital. You may be offered the vaccination at a routine antenatal appointment from around 16 weeks of your pregnancy. However, this vaccination can be given up until you go into labour but may be less effective after 38 weeks so it’s important to get it as early as you can. The first symptom of whooping cough is similar to that of a cold, including a runny nose, watery eyes and a sore throat. Whooping cough tends to start off much like a feverish cold and then after about a week, it’s common to begin coughing.

If you want high-resolution formats for commercial printing in English and Spanish, please e-mail us at mvpdb@cdc.gov. Babies are protected against whooping cough by the 6-in-1 vaccine. You Can Start Protecting Your Baby from Whooping Cough before Birth pdf icon[1.21 MB, 2 pages] British Medical Journal [serial online] 2014 July [cited 2015 March 2]; 349: g4219. At this stage of pregnancy, having the vaccination may not directly protect your baby, but would help protect you from whooping cough and from passing it on to your baby. may bring up a thick mucus that can make you vomit or choke. . The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cannot attest to the accuracy of a non-federal website. lots & lots of support on your parenting journey…. There's a lot of whooping cough (pertussis) around at the moment and babies who are too young to start their vaccinations are at greater risk. Baby has been fine since. I had it last week at 31wks. In some overseas trials of acellular pertussis, between 0.7 and 2.6 recipients in 10,000 had fits or ‘shock-collapse’ – neither of which cause long-term problems. Association of Tdap Vaccination With Acute Events and Adverse Birth Outcomes Among Pregnant Women With Prior Tetanus-Containing Immunizations. No.

The vaccine is safe, free and the most effective way to protect your baby until they are old enough to be vaccinated at six weeks. Young babies could get pneumonia (lung infection), have coughing fits and many have trouble breathing. Whooping cough-containing vaccine has been used routinely in pregnant women in the UK since October 2012, and the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is carefully monitoring its safety. For pregnant women, the whooping cough vaccine (dTpa) is recommended between 20 and 32 weeks. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are a number of mild side effects, including swelling, redness or tenderness around the injection site and some people experience a headache or temperature.

Serious side effects are extremely rare. To comment on this thread you need to create a Mumsnet account. Read more about why vaccines are safe and important. Linking to a non-federal website does not constitute an endorsement by CDC or any of its employees of the sponsors or the information and products presented on the website. If you have questions, talk to your midwife, doctor or practice nurse or call the free helpline 0800 IMMUNE (0800 466 863). Other side effects can include fever, irritation at the injection site, swelling of the vaccinated arm, loss of appetite, irritability and headache. At age 45, adults are eligible for combined tetanus, diphtheria and whooping cough vaccine if they have not previously received four doses of tetanus vaccine. I'm exactly the same as you, and for that reason declined the flu jab this year when I was pregnant. Pertussis (whooping cough) is a respiratory disease that is vaccine preventable. That means they are unprotected at exactly the time when they are most vulnerable to whooping cough.

In the end I had it at 34 weeks, just in case it caused me to go into labour or something. Women who catch influenza during pregnancy have higher rates of pregnancy complications, including premature birth, stillbirth, and babies who are small for gestational age. The whooping cough vaccination in pregnancy, Hyperemesis gravidarum or severe morning sickness, Follow our mum and dad bloggers journey into parenthood, The Truth About Labour - Here is What to Expect, 9 Things That Change Once You Become a Parent, My Maternity Leave Diary - I Am So Lonely, Not Returning to Work After Maternity Leave, 14 Tips to Help Your Baby Get a Good Nights Sleep, Read More Stories, Tips, Journeys and Reviews by our Bloggers, The UK's weirdest pregnancy cravings revealed, What to expect at your first booking appointment. Booster doses are given to children when they’re 4 and 11 years old. This leaves babies unprotected in the first months of life when they are at highest risk of getting very sick if they get whooping cough. The whooping cough vaccine has been shown to be safe for you and your baby. Whooping cough vaccine is free for all children under 18. Young babies (less than 1 year old) with whooping cough may need hospital treatment to avoid developing complications. Parents share their experiences of whooping cough, Protecting Baby Starts in Pregnancy: poster Queensland Government, Annual vaccination is the best protection, The best time for children to get the flu vaccine, The difference between a cold and the flu, Vaccinations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander People. If you suspect your child has whooping cough you should seek medical attention. It can lead to brain damage, convulsions and death. Pregnant women should not wait until they are 20 weeks to have the flu vaccination, especially during flu season. It’s also worth keeping in mind that if for some reason you missed out on having the vaccination you can still have it right up until you go into labour. Resigning nurse...do I spill the beans at the exit interview, See what Mumsnet testers thought of Klearvol essential oil inhalation capsules, Read what Mumsnetters thought of Warburtons Half White Half Wholemeal bread, Share your child’s messiest moments with Farrow & Ball - £100 voucher, virtual colour consultancy and F&B Modern Emulsion paint to be won, Talk widget showing discussions of the day & trending threads, Subscribe to Mumsnet emails direct to your inbox.

will have uncontrollable coughing fits that last for a few minutes and are worse at night, may make a ‘whoop’ sound when gasping for breath between coughing fits. Around 84% of babies are protected once they’ve completed 3 doses of vaccine (at 6 weeks, and 3 and 5 months of age). After getting vaccinated, mum’s body creates antibodies which protect her from whooping cough and reduces the risk of passing it on to baby. I take it I can just ask the midwife? These reactions have not happened in overseas trials of the vaccine now being used in New Zealand. What are the symptoms of whooping cough? These only last a few days. The whooping cough vaccination also protects you too from catching the infection and passing it on to your baby. If your baby or child hasn’t been immunised, talk to your GP or practice nurse. Is it safe to have vaccinations while pregnant? Anyone who has had whooping cough before can still become reinfected and spread the infection to others, including baby. It can cause serious and sometimes life-threatening health issues in babies and young children, especially those who are not fully vaccinated.

However definitely having the whooping cough vaccine (next week in fact!). Whooping Cough PSA (0:30 minutes) This 30 second PSA encourages pregnant women to get the whooping cough vaccine, called Tdap, during the third trimester of each pregnancy in order to pass antibodies to their babies so they are born with protection against this serious disease. Yes. It is very easy to catch and pass on. This is to stop the infection spreading to other patients. This podcast is also available in Spanish.

That’s why it’s important for 4 and 11-year-olds to have booster immunisations. This delay is known as the incubation period. Whooping Cough PSA (0:30 minutes) Page last reviewed: 17 October 2019 This 18″ x 24″ poster explains that when pregnant women get the whooping cough vaccine during their third trimester, they will pass antibodies to their babies before birth. Vaccination during pregnancy (preferably at 20-32 weeks) means your body produces antibodies that get passed on to your baby … Born with Protection against Whooping Cough (2:21 minutes, Date Released: 1/22/2015) The risk of the baby not having immunity when born was too risky for me. The latest information if you are pregnant during COVID-19, Antiphospholipid Syndrome (APS) – How it affects you and your pregnancy, Your guide to coronary heart disease in pregnancy, Labour and birth: 11 questions to ask yourself.