Recommended vaccines during pregnancy

Certain vaccines are recommended during pregnancy. You can visit quebec.ca/vaccinespregnancy for more information.

Flu (influenza) vaccine

During your second or third trimester of pregnancy, you are more likely to suffer complications or be hospitalized if you catch the flu. You may also transmit the flu to your baby. That is why it is recommended that you get the flu vaccine if you are 13 weeks pregnant or more. If you have a chronic health condition, you should get the flu vaccine as soon as possible, regardless of your stage of pregnancy.

Pertussis (whooping cough) vaccine

Pertussis (whooping cough) is a contagious disease of the respiratory tract that can be serious for young babies. During pregancy, vaccination against pertussis is recommended. The vaccine is usually given between 26 and 32 weeks of pregnancy. It protects you and your baby during the first few months of baby’s life.