Written By: Tavishi Dogra | Updated: March 16, 2023, 3:30 PM
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There are many changes in the body during pregnancy, and vaccination is necessary to protect the body from infectious diseases. Due to vaccination, the body of the mother and the unborn child make antibodies to fight against infections. However, during pregnancy, immunity decreases, and the mother and baby can get sick. The easy way to avoid this is by getting the necessary vaccines.
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A blood test should be done on the doctor's advice, this will help you to know your immunity, and if the disease is detected on time, the doctor can advise you to get the necessary vaccine. Vaccination gives antibodies to the pregnant woman and the fetus. This article will explain the vaccines required for pregnant women during pregnancy.
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If you ask whether taking a tetanus injection during pregnancy is necessary? So yes, you must get a tetanus injection during pregnancy as it protects you and the baby against infection caused by Clostridium tetani.
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TT-1 vaccine is administered in the initial stage of pregnancy, the TT-2 dose is administered after four weeks, and if a pregnant woman becomes pregnant within the next three years, she is given a booster shot again. All three doses are applied to the upper arm.
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After two weeks of pregnancy, the flu can affect the heart, immunity, and lungs. To avoid this, a pregnant woman should also get an influenza vaccine.
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According to experts, the vaccine given to pregnant women during pregnancy can be 63 per cent successful in protecting children up to 6 months from influenza.
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Severe problems like pneumonia and swelling in the brain can be caused by whooping cough. To avoid this, you should vaccinate between 27 to 36 weeks of the third trimester, i.e. pregnancy.
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Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis) vaccine is also included in this, through which the mother and the future child can be protected from serious diseases like tetanus, pertussis and diphtheria.
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During pregnancy, if you suffer from an infection like Hepatitis B, then after birth, the baby may also be at risk of this disease. To avoid this, you should also get the Hepatitis B vaccine.
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Vaccination is necessary for the better health of the child and the mother. Getting an MMR vaccine to prevent diseases like measles, mumps, and rubella is best.
