Vaccinations during pregnancy

Are you pregnant? Then you want to give your baby the best possible start. You pay close attention to your nutrition, rest and overall health. Vaccinations play an important role in this. They protect you against infectious diseases and ensure that your baby receives protective antibodies even before birth.

At our Travel Clinic in Rotterdam, you can rely on personalised advice and safe vaccinations during pregnancy.

Why get vaccinated during pregnancy?

During pregnancy, your immune system changes. This makes you more vulnerable to certain infections, such as influenza or whooping cough. Some infections can be more severe and may pose risks to your baby.

Vaccination helps you to:

  • Protect yourself against infectious diseases
  • Pass protective antibodies to your baby via the placenta
  • Provide your baby with protection during the first months of life

Which vaccinations are recommended during pregnancy?

22-week vaccination (whooping cough)

  • Administered from 22 weeks of pregnancy
  • Protects your baby against whooping cough (pertussis)
  • Reduces the risk of severe symptoms and hospitalisation in young infants

RSV vaccination

  • Administered between 28 and 32 weeks of pregnancy
  • Protects your baby against the RSV virus
  • Reduces the risk of respiratory infections and hospitalisation

Flu vaccination (seasonal)

  • Recommended during flu season
  • Protects you against severe influenza during pregnancy
  • Your baby benefits from the antibodies you develop

Safety of vaccinations during pregnancy

Vaccinations recommended during pregnancy have been extensively studied and proven to be safe. They are widely used worldwide and form part of established medical guidelines.

In the Netherlands, these vaccinations are supported by the National Immunisation Programme, as well as by midwives and medical professionals.

Personal advice and tailored vaccinations

Every situation is different. That is why we always consider your personal circumstances, such as:

  • The stage of your pregnancy
  • Your health and medical history
  • Previous vaccinations

Based on this, you receive advice tailored to you and your baby.

Why choose Corporate Travel Clinic?

  • Originating from the ‘Havenziekenhuis’ and Institute for Tropical Diseases
  • Over 100 years of experience in travel medicine and vaccinations
  • Personalised and expert advice
  • Always in line with the latest guidelines from the National Coordination Centre for Travellers’ Health Advice (LCR)
  • LCR-certified clinic
  • Centrally located in Rotterdam
  • Easily accessible by public transport and parking facilities nearby
  • No waiting times – quick appointments available

Want to learn more?

Do you have questions about vaccinations during pregnancy or are you unsure what is right for you? That is completely understandable.

Discuss your situation with your midwife or gynaecologist, or visit the National Immunisation Programme for reliable information.

Or take a look at our Frequently Asked Questions.

 

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