Vaccines in pregnancy

Most vaccines are safe in pregnancy. In general, when a vaccine is given in pregnancy, the pregnant person will produce antibodies, which are transported across the placenta to the fetus.

COVID and flu vaccines are recommended according to the usual seasonal schedule. See information from the BCCDC.

Tdap is recommended in pregnancy, ideally between 27 and 32 weeks, to help provide infants from pertussis/whooping cough. See information from the SOGC.

Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccination in pregnancy can also be considered to reduce the risk of RSV disease in newborns. See information from the SOGC.