Vaccines given before and during pregnancy

Posted by Master, Doctor Huynh Vu Khanh Linh - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital

Rubella can be very dangerous to the unborn baby, especially in early pregnancy. If you get rubella during your first trimester, about 85% of your baby will also get it. When a baby is infected with rubella, it can cause deafness, cataracts, heart abnormalities, mental retardation, bone damage, liver and spleen enlargement.
Before becoming pregnant, your doctor will check your immunity to Rubella. If you were vaccinated against Rubella as a baby, you may no longer be immune and need to be vaccinated again. The most commonly used rubella vaccine today is the MMR. This is a live vaccine, so you should prevent pregnancy for at least 4 weeks after getting it.

If you have never been infected before, you should be vaccinated for immunity. The hepatitis B virus is not only dangerous to you, but it can also be passed on to your baby. Carriers have an increased risk of cirrhosis and liver cancer. Hepatitis B vaccine is safe for pregnancy.

Influenza is a highly contagious respiratory disease. The flu vaccine is safe during pregnancy and is indicated for women who are trying to get pregnant and are in flu season. Immunity also protects the baby for the first few months of life.
Pregnant women also have an increased risk of hospitalization and serious complications from H1N1 infection. This risk increases and is highest in the 2nd and 3rd trimesters due to cardiovascular, respiratory and immunological changes. The H1N1 flu vaccine is safe for pregnant women and you should get it while you're pregnant and during flu season.

Diphtheria, tetanus TD are safe vaccines for pregnant women. The TD vaccine is combined with a pertussis vaccine, also known as the Tdap vaccine. Although it has not been studied, Tdap can still be used on a case-by-case basis, there is a high risk of pertussis infection during pregnancy.

In special cases you need to see a doctor for more advice on vaccines if necessary. For example, if you have to travel abroad while pregnant, you also need to consider other vaccines. In some countries, vaccines against polio and tuberculosis are of great interest.

Maybe some diseases you have been vaccinated against as a child, you should have a notebook or card recording those vaccines and discuss further with your doctor.
Vinmec International General Hospital uses a source of high quality vaccines, of clear origin, suitable for the age to be vaccinated, ensuring safety from registration, storage to use. Before vaccination, all customers are screened before vaccination with specialist doctors to ensure the best health when vaccinated. 100% of vaccinated customers are monitored and re-evaluated before leaving. In particular, the post-vaccination monitoring room is fully equipped with emergency facilities; the team of doctors - nurses are trained in anaphylaxis emergency management to ensure timely and correct treatment when an incident occurs.
For direct advice or to schedule an appointment for vaccination at Vinmec International General Hospital, you can contact the nationwide Vinmec Health System Hotline, or register online HERE