Protection For You Means Protection For Two+
Answering your questions and giving you evidence-based information to make your decisions about vaccination during pregnancy.
About Vaccines in Pregnancy Canada
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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.
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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 during pregnancy.
Browse Topics
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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 Infographics
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.
Vaccination in Pregnancy Timeline
Vaccination during pregnancy is one of the best possible ways to protect you and your baby against disease during pregnancy and in the first few months after birth. Click the boxes below to learn about the vaccinations recommended in each trimester.
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Before Pregnancy
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First Trimester
(0-13 Weeks)
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Second Trimester
(14-27 Weeks)
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Third Trimester
(28-40 Weeks)
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After Delivery
How does getting vaccinated in pregnancy protect my baby?
When you get vaccinated, your body makes protective antibodies to defend against harmful viruses and bacteria. During pregnancy, these protective antibodies pass through the placenta to your baby. These antibodies give your newborn baby early protection against infections like the flu and pertussis (whooping cough) until they are old enough to get their own vaccinations.
How do I know vaccines are safe for me and my baby?
Before a vaccine is approved in Canada, it must pass strict safety and effectiveness standards. Vaccines are carefully tested and go through three phases of clinical trials, involving thousands of participants, to confirm they are safe and work as intended. Health Canada thoroughly reviews all the evidence from these trials and only approves vaccines that are proven to be safe and effective.
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Carly (Calgary, A.B)
“We all want to do what we can to protect our precious babies, and getting the vaccine was one of the ways I could do that.”
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Kelsie (Calgary, A.B)
“What a golden opportunity I had! I could get my vaccine and pass antibodies to my baby. I could provide a layer of protection for my baby.”
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Valentina (Calgary, A.B)
“Because I trust the doctors and scientists behind the research and development of these vaccines, I knew this was the best decision for my family.”
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Myrriah (Red Deer, A.B).
“I discussed with my midwife who encouraged me to get it. I trust I made the right decision and am so relieved to have me and my now big healthy 5 week old boy protected.”
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