Vaccinations During Pregnancy

COVID-19 vaccine: The COVID-19 vaccine should be given while you are pregnant if you are due for a booster or have not been vaccinated. These can can be given at any time during your pregnancy. 

Flu Vaccine: Depending on the season, the flu vaccine may be offered and is recommended for all pregnant patients. If you have a history of egg allergy with only hives, you can have the flu vaccine. 

Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis Vaccine (TDaP): TDaP is recommended around 27-28 weeks of pregnancy. This is recommended to protect the newborn against pertussis (whooping cough). 

Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV): There are two options for protection of infants against RSV: maternal vaccine for the pregnant person and preventive antibodies given to the baby. Only one of these options is needed for most babies to be protected. The CDC recommends either: 

1. A single dose of RSV vaccine for pregnant people from weeks 32 through week 36 of pregnancy for the prevention of RSV disease in infants under 6 months of age and at least 2 weeks prior to a planned delivery. This vaccine is recommended to be given from September through January for most of the United States.
2. Monoclonal antibody nirsevimab to the infant in the newborn period for prevention of RSV disease in infants entering their first RSV season.