Protection for you means protection for two+

Answering your questions and giving you evidence-based information to make your decisions about vaccination during pregnancy.

  • Who We Are

    Vaccines in Pregnancy Canada is a collaborative partnership between the Cumming School of Medicine at the University of Calgary, the Alberta Children’s Hospital Research Institute, the BC Children’s Hospital Research Institute, and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of British Columbia.

  • What We Do

    We provide trusted, evidence-based information and resources about vaccination during pregnancy. Our mission is to empower pregnant individuals and their supports with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed, confident decisions about vaccination in pregnancy.

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    Getting Vaccinated

    Learn more about the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and when to get them.

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    Common Questions

    Get evidence-based answers to all your questions about vaccination in pregnancy.

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    Helpful Resources

    Learn more about the vaccines recommended during pregnancy and how they work.

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    Support Persons

    Find tips for supporting your loved one through their pregnancy journey.

Recommended Vaccines

Vaccination Timeline

Getting vaccinated during pregnancy helps protect you from serious illness while you're pregnant and also helps protect your baby in the first few months after birth, when they need it the most. Click the boxes below to learn which vaccines are recommended in each trimester.

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How does getting vaccinated in pregnancy protect my baby?

When you get a vaccine, your body makes infection-fighting antibodies to protect against harmful viruses and bacteria. During pregnancy, you pass these protective antibodies to your baby through the placenta. This gives your newborn early protection against serious infections like the flu and pertussis (whooping cough) until they are old enough to get their own vaccines.

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How do I know vaccines are safe for me and my baby?

Vaccines go through strict safety testing before they are approved in Canada. Before any vaccine is approved, it must meet high safety and effectiveness standards. Vaccines are carefully tested in three phases of clinical trials, involving thousands of people, to make sure they are safe and work well. Health Canada reviews all the evidence from these trials and only approves vaccines that are proven to be safe and effective.

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