- During pregnancy, it is essential to keep the vaccination card up to date to protect both the pregnant person and the baby.
- Vaccines are safe, free and mandatory, and it is recommended to follow the recommendations of the Department of Immunization.
- Specific vaccines during pregnancy include the acellular triple bacterial, hepatitis B, influenza, COVID-19 vaccine and, more recently, the respiratory syncytial virus vaccine.
- These vaccines are key to preventing complications and protecting the health of mother and baby.
During pregnancy, it is crucial to keep the vaccination card up to date, since these doses not only protect the pregnant person, but also provide significant benefits to the baby during its first months of life.
From the Immunization Department of the Ministry of Health of Córdoba Pregnant people are reminded of the importance of applying the corresponding vaccines and are invited to go to the nearest health center to receive advice if they have any questions.
The director of Epidemiology of the Province, Ana Willington, emphasizes that vaccination during pregnancy is a fundamental part of prenatal care, as it helps prevent complications for both mother and baby.
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Mandatory vaccinations during pregnancy
It is important to note that the vaccines on the calendar are safe, free and mandatory.
A doctor’s order is not required to receive thembut it is necessary to present the perinatal card to verify the weeks of gestation.
- Acellular Bacterial Triple
This vaccine protects against diphtheria, tetanus, and whooping cough. It is crucial to prevent whooping cough, a serious respiratory infection in childhood. It is administered after the 20th week of gestation and must be applied in each new pregnancy.
The hepatitis B vaccine is essential to prevent this viral liver infection, which can be transmitted during childbirth. It can be administered in any trimester of pregnancy if it has not been received previously.
The flu vaccine reduces the risk of complications associated with the flu, such as pneumonia and premature birth. Its administration is recommended in any trimester of pregnancy. Additionally, it is important that pregnant people receive the COVID-19 vaccine to protect themselves and their babies.
- Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
Vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus was recently incorporated into the national calendar. This vaccine helps reduce mortality from this virus, which is an important cause of bronchiolitis in infants under one year of age. It is administered between 32 and 36 weeks of gestation free of charge.
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