Pregnancy is a period when vaccination deserves special attention. Certain vaccines are recommended to protect the future mother and baby, sometimes from the first months of life. Others, on the contrary, should be avoided during pregnancy. A point on the recommendations, always to be validated with the team monitoring the pregnancy.
1. Why vaccinate during pregnancy
Some infections can be more serious in pregnant women or dangerous for the baby. Vaccinations recommended during pregnancy protect the mother and provide the baby with protection for his first months of life, before he can be vaccinated himself.
2. Recommended vaccines
Certain vaccines are specifically recommended during pregnancy, in particular to protect the infant from birth against diseases that can be serious in the toddler. These recommendations evolve: the medical team indicates what applies.
| Situation | Approach |
|---|---|
| Recommended vaccines | Protect mother and baby |
| Live vaccines | Generally avoid |
| Update | To be validated with pregnancy monitoring |
3. Vaccines to avoid
Certain vaccines, called “live attenuated”, are generally not recommended during pregnancy. It is useful to take stock of your vaccinations before pregnancy, when possible, to be up to date in advance. In case of doubt, medical advice takes precedence.
4. The importance of medical monitoring
Vaccination decisions during pregnancy are always made with the team monitoring the pregnancy (doctor, midwife). It takes into account the recommendations in force and the situation of each woman. Vaccinating those around you can also help protect the infant.
- Certain vaccines protect mother and baby during pregnancy
- Others should be avoided: medical advice takes precedence
- Take stock with the team monitoring the pregnancy
This subject should be decided with a health professional: do not hesitate to ask your questions to the team monitoring the pregnancy.
💡 tips to remember
- Some infections are more serious during pregnancy or dangerous for the baby: recommended vaccines protect the mother and child.
- Certain vaccines during pregnancy provide protection to the baby for the first months of life.
- “Live attenuated” vaccines are generally not recommended during pregnancy : medical advice takes precedence.
- Taking stock of your vaccinations before pregnancy, when possible, allows you to be up to date in advance.
- Vaccination decisions are made with the team monitoring the pregnancy; Vaccinating those around you also helps protect the infant.
