When you’re pregnant, you want the very best for your baby. You pay close attention to your diet, rest, and overall health. Vaccination is an important and safe way to protect both yourself and your child against serious diseases—even before birth.

During pregnancy, your immune system changes, making you more susceptible to certain infections such as flu or whooping cough. Vaccines help you build immunity and allow you to pass protective antibodies to your baby. This gives your child a strong start in the first months of life.

For pregnant women, we offer the following vaccination package:

  • 22-week shot (whooping cough vaccination) – Given from 22 weeks of pregnancy. Protects your baby in the first few months against whooping cough—a dangerous respiratory illness for young children.
  • RSV vaccination – Recently made available for pregnant women. Administered around weeks 28–32. Protects your baby against one of the leading causes of respiratory infections and hospitalizations in early infancy.
  • Flu shot (during flu season) – Protects you from severe influenza, which can pose increased risks during pregnancy. Your baby also benefits from the antibodies you develop.

All vaccines recommended during pregnancy have been thoroughly tested and proven safe. They are used worldwide and supported by the RIVM, midwives, and medical professionals. Still have questions or concerns? That’s completely understandable. Talk to your midwife, gynecologist, or visit rijksvaccinatieprogramma for reliable information.

 

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