Vaccinations during pregnancy: important considerations

Alongside nutritional care, during pregnancy vaccination is a crucial consideration for expectant mothers. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), vaccinations for pregnant women are a crucial step in preventing certain bacteria and viruses from harming both mother and baby throughout the full 9 months of pregnancy, ensuring a safe, healthy birth for the baby.

Dr. Nguyen Huu Nghi, from the Obstetrics & Gynecology Department of Hanoi French Hospital, advises mothers to be aware of the vaccinations needed before and during pregnancy, including:

1. Pre-pregnancy vaccinations:

• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR) - Vaccinate 3-6 months, or at least 1 month, before pregnancy to prevent the risk of miscarriage, premature birth, and birth defects
• Chickenpox - Vaccinate at least 3 months before pregnancy
• Influenza - Can be vaccinated before or during pregnancy
• Hepatitis B - Complete vaccination before pregnancy
• Diphtheria, Pertussis (Whooping Cough), and Tetanus - This vaccine can be repeated every 10 years or during each pregnancy. It is also recommended before pregnancy to protect against neonatal diphtheria, pertussis, and tetanus.

     2. Vaccinations during pregnancy:

• Influenza - The inactivated flu vaccine can be administered at any stage of pregnancy.
• For the first pregnancy - Two doses of the tetanus vaccine are recommended. The first dose is usually given at around 22 weeks of pregnancy, with a booster shot a month later and one month before delivery. For the second dose, mothers can choose between the tetanus vaccine or the diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine at 27-32 weeks of gestation
• For subsequent pregnancies - A single dose of either the tetanus vaccine or the diphtheria-pertussis-tetanus vaccine is recommended at about 27-32 weeks of gestation.

HFH provides a full range of high-quality vaccines, manufactured in Europe, America, and Vietnam, stored in a cold chain in strict compliance with the Ministry of Health and World Health Organization standards.  Additionally, clients receive thorough consultations with specialists before vaccination, along with post-vaccination health monitoring to ensure the highest safety and efficacy of the vaccination.

To schedule an appointment with an obstetrician, please call our hotline at 024 3577 1100, message the "Hanoi Franch Hospital" fanpage, or contact our Zalo official account zalo.me/2008009049335817955.