| I was vaccinated during my last pregnancy. Should I get vaccinated again? | Yes, influenza and pertussis vaccination is recommended in each pregnancy to ensure optimal protection |
| Is there a chance that I, or my baby, could get flu or whooping cough from the vaccine? | No, both are non-live vaccines and therefore cannot cause even mild forms of the infections |
| I’m perfectly healthy. Why do I need the flu vaccine? | Pregnant women are at increased risk of severe disease, and infection can have serious consequences for their unborn baby. The infant will also have increased protection against influenza during the first months of life |
| Can I have both vaccines on the same day? | Yes, it’s safe to have both on the same day |
| The Boostrix-IPV manufacturer leaflet says there is no information on its use in pregnancy? | This statement is present because vaccine clinical trials were not performed in pregnancy by the manufacturer prior to licensing. It is now recommended by the Department of Health because good evidence shows vaccination is safe and effective. |
| Isn’t it all to make money for drug companies? | The studies confirming the safety/efficacy of vaccination have not been carried out by the manufacturers |
