Flu jab during pregnancy

Protect baby and you from the flu

Women at all stages of pregnancy are at risk from flu. Flu can lead to premature labour putting you and your baby at risk. Young babies can be seriously ill from flu. Having the injection when you are pregnant will help to protect your baby against flu for up to six months after birth.

Is it safe?

The flu jab has been extensively tested and is safe to be given in all stages of pregnancy. A different injection is developed every year which is thoroughly tested to make sure it is safe. The injection protects against the three most dangerous strains of flu that year.

Protect yourself

The flu jab can take a couple of weeks to build up immunity. It is important to go for your flu jab as soon as you are invited. Make an appointment to visit your local surgery for your free injection.

This page was last updated on 7 October 2011