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Pregnant Women Urged to Get Flu, RSV, Whooping Cough Vaccines

10/20/2025

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The UK Health Security Agency advises pregnant women to receive vaccines for flu, RSV, and whooping cough to protect themselves and their babies.
The flu vaccine is crucial because pregnant women face higher risks.
The whooping cough vaccine is recommended between 16 and 32 weeks to pass antibodies to the baby.
Live vaccines, such as MMR, are generally not recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks.

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The UK Health Security Agency advises pregnant women to receive vaccines for flu, RSV, and whooping cough to protect themselves and their babies.
The flu vaccine is crucial because pregnant women face higher risks.
The whooping cough vaccine is recommended between 16 and 32 weeks to pass antibodies to the baby.
Live vaccines, such as MMR, are generally not recommended during pregnancy due to potential risks.