Vaccines & Immunology

Vaccines for Pregnant Women

Prenatal vaccinations may protect both the mother and the unborn child from infections that can be prevented by antibodies. Due to the fact that their immune systems have not fully developed, newly born children have a higher risk of serious illness and death from several intractable diseases. One goal of immunizing expectant mothers is to increase the amount of maternal counteracting protein (proteins that fight disease) that is transferred to the unborn child, potentially protecting the child from irresistible illness.

•   Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis) Vaccin


•  Influenza (Flu) Vaccine