Vaccinations

Vaccines are important to help protect you and your baby from illness during and after pregnancy.
As Midwives we strongly recommend for you to have all of the below vaccines.
If you are undecided or unsure, you are welcome to come to see us for a discussion, our vaccination team will help you to make an informed choice.
If you have any questions you can always email us on: whh-tr.vaccination-midwives@nhs.net
Walk-in Service
Walk-ins are currently available:
Weeks commencing 14/9/26 and 21/9/26
Tuesday to Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 1pm
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Vaccines recommended during pregnancy
Whooping Cough - Whooping cough is a very serious infection, and young babies are the most at risk. Most babies with whooping cough will be admitted to hospital. The vaccine in pregnancy helps your body produce antibodies to protect against whooping cough. These antibodies pass to your baby, giving them some protection until they're able to have their whooping cough vaccination at 8 weeks old.
Click here for more information about whooping cough.
Click here for more information about whooping cough.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) - RSV is a common virus which can cause a lung infection called bronchiolitis. In small babies this condition can make it hard to breathe and to feed, and intensive cases some babies may need intensive care and the infection can be fatal. The RSV vaccine is now being offered nationally in pregnancy to protect your baby from birth, this immunity lasts up to 6 months old.
Flu - You have a higher chance of having flu when you are pregnant, the effects can be worse and you are more likely to be admitted to hospital. Flu may cause your baby to be born prematurely or have a low birthweight. Having the vaccine means you are less likely to get flu, protecting both you and your baby.
When are vaccines in pregnancy available?
- Whooping cough vaccine from 16 weeks of pregnancy, all year round.
- RSV vaccine from 28 to 36 weeks of pregnancy, all year round.
- Flu vaccine is suitable at any point of pregnancy and is available seasonally each year from September until March.
Getting a vaccine
To book a vaccine appointment, speak to your Midwife or call Antenatal Appointments on 0207 288 5586.
We also run a walk-in service - see top of page for opening times.
Some GPs also offer Whooping Cough vaccine.
During Flu season your GP or local pharmacy can also give you your flu vaccine.
Last updated11 Sep 2026





