Whooping cough vaccine
Pertussis vaccine is recommended for pregnant women to reduce the risk of infection in the mother and to reduce the morbidity and mortality in infants too young to be vaccinated. Pertussis vaccine during pregnancy provides passive protection to newborn infants through transplacental transfer of antibodies to protect them in the early weeks after birth.
Pertussis vaccine is recommended for pregnant women to reduce the risk of infection in the mother and to reduce the morbidity and mortality in infants too young to be vaccinated. Pertussis vaccine during pregnancy provides passive protection to newborn infants through transplacental transfer of antibodies to protect them in the early weeks after birth.
Cost / Price:
Free of charge with PPS Number during pregnancy. €25 for all other patients.
Appointment Duration:
10-15 minutes