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Understanding vaccination during pregnancy
To understand how vaccination protects the health of the mother and of the baby to come.
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Description
This resource presents the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and explains their role in protecting the mother and newborn. It describes how vaccination allows antibodies to be transferred to the baby before birth, helping protect them against certain infections during the first months of life.
The content helps you better understand the indications, benefits and considerations related to vaccination during pregnancy, to support informed decision-making.
This information can serve as a starting point for discussing with a healthcare professional and adapting the vaccination schedule to your situation.
This tool was selected by experts to guide your choice.
Why this resource was selected
Presents the vaccines recommended during pregnancy.
Explains the benefits for the mother and newborn.
Helps you understand antibody transfer and how the baby is protected.
Supports preparing discussions with a healthcare professional.
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