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swine flu jab before pregnancy - is baby immune?

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PINKYKP Tue 18-Jan-11 20:50:26

IF I HAD VACCINE BEFORE I GOT PREGNANT IS MY DB IMMUNE?

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whomovedmychocolate Tue 18-Jan-11 20:51:42

No.

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lucybrad Wed 19-Jan-11 10:25:07

studies have shown that babies may have some immunity after a mother has jab. However the flu jab doesnt stop you getting ill in all cases, but may make the virus less agressive - athough it very difficlt to prove that. Better to have it though, as recommended.

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