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The Coombe Women & Infants University Hospital strongly recommends COVID-19 Vaccination in pregnancy in line with National Guidance.
Information on COVID-19
Covid-19 a message from the Coombe women and infants University Hospital to our patients.
We would like to take a moment to reassure you that you will experience the excellent care. We have put measures in place to protect you and your baby,
At The Coombe we are committed to delivering excellent care to all our women and babies. We are here to reassure you and provide you with the most up to date information and resources.
Vaccines needed during pregnancy
Getting these vaccines means you'll be protected against serious illness from COVID-19, flu and whooping cough. You'll also protect your child while they're in your womb and for the first few months of their life.
You can get these vaccines at the same time. They are usually given in different arms.
There are 3 vaccines you should get during pregnancy:
Whooping Cough (Pertussis) Vaccine
Flu Vaccine
COVID-19 Vaccine
Vaccines needed during pregnancy
Whooping Cough Vaccine
You should get the vaccine:
During each pregnancy.
Between week 16 and 36 of your pregnancy (you can have it after 36 weeks but it's less effective).
Whooping cough (also known as pertussis) is highly contagious and can be life-threatening for babies. Getting the whooping cough vaccine protects you and your baby.
Babies with whooping cough may have to stay in the hospital. Complications for your baby can include pneumonia and brain damage.
The vaccine is free of charge at your GP practice. But if your GP has a fully private clinic, they may charge you a fee for the visit to get the vaccine.
The vaccine cannot give you whooping cough - it does not contain any live bacteria.
Flu Vaccine
Getting the flu increases the risk of complications during your pregnancy and birth. The flu can lead to premature birth, smaller babies and stillbirth.
The flu vaccine can reduce the risk of stillbirth by over 50%. Getting the vaccine during pregnancy also protects your baby after birth. It reduces your baby’s risk of being admitted to hospital with the flu.
You can get the flu vaccine safely at any time during pregnancy. Flu season in Ireland usually lasts from October to the end of April. If you're pregnant during these months, you should get the flu vaccine.
The flu vaccine is free for pregnant women. You will not be charged a consultation fee.
COVID-19 Vaccine
You should also get your first round of COVID-19 vaccination or any booster doses you are due to protect yourself from the virus.
COVID-19 vaccines are safe for you and your baby. They protect you from getting very unwell if you get COVID-19.
Most pregnant women who get COVID-19 get mild to moderate symptoms. They give birth as planned and the risk of passing on COVID-19 to their baby is low.
But pregnant women are more likely to get very unwell and need treatment in intensive care than a woman who is not pregnant. The virus may also cause complications for your baby.
Children under the age of 1 are at higher risk of hospitalisation and severe illness from COVID-19. Young babies whose mothers were vaccinated in pregnancy, were less likely to need hospital care with COVID-19.
Getting a COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy gives you and your baby the best possible protection from COVID-19.
In line with public health policy, everyone attending the hospital must wear a mask to protect yourself, other women and our staff, so that we can continue to provide services.
If you have a derogation for wearing a mask, you must provide evidence of this.
Message from Our Master
Professor Michael O'Connell,
Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist
If you have symptoms or have tested positive for COVID-19, or if you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 , please call the hospital before attending. Please call the COVID Screening Desk on 01 408 5068. Please continue to check our dedicated COVID 19 page for all up to date information.
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