Vaccinations in pregnancy

Vaccinations during pregnancy help protect both you and your baby from serious infectious diseases.

We recommend that all pregnant women and birthing people are offered the whooping cough (pertussis), RSV and seasonal flu vaccines at the appropriate stage of pregnancy. These vaccines are safe, effective and provide important protection for your baby in the first weeks and months of life.

Speak to your maternity team about vaccines.

Your pregnancy vaccines timeline

Routine vaccines and when to have them. Following this schedule will provide the best protection for you and your baby. Download this useful guide.

2nd trimester (13 to 27 weeks)

Whooping cough – usually given around your 20 week mid-pregnancy scan. Can be given from 16 weeks and ideally before 32 weeks.

3rd trimester (28 to 40+ weeks)

RSV – usually given around your 28 week appointment.

Seasonal vaccines offered in pregnancy

During autumn and winter you will also be offered the flu vaccine. You can have it at any stage of pregnancy, the sooner the better.

Where can I get my pregnancy vaccines?

Harris Birthright Centre, Fetal Medicine Research Institute, 16-20 Windsor Walk SE5 8BB: Monday to Friday from 8:30am to 8pm. Walk-in clinic – appointment is not needed.
Queen Mary’s Hospital, Frognal Avenue, Sidcup, Kent DA14 6LT: Monday from 8:30am to 5pm. Appointments and walk-in – speak to your midwife to book.
Bromley Health and Wellbeing Centre, Ravensleigh House, 22 Westmoreland Road, Bromley BR1 1DS: Thursday from 10am to 5pm. Appointments and walk-in – speak to your midwife to book.
Maternity Triage, Princess Royal University Hospital, Farnborough Common, Orpington, Kent BR6 8ND: Walk-in Monday to Friday from 8:30 am to 5pm – call 01689 863572 before attending.