Whooping Cough Vaccination advised for pregnant women

Posted by on Dec 21, 2012 in HSE | Comments Off on Whooping Cough Vaccination advised for pregnant women

The Whooping Cough vaccine is now being advised by the HSE for pregnant women and families of premature babies.  Pregnant women who are 28 – 32 weeks pregnant are encouraged to receive the whooping cough vaccine to allow transfer of antibodies to their baby when born.  For more information click here.