Hi
I Have read that the NHS are recommending whooping cough vaccination from 28 weeks pregnant due to the recent high number of cases - to give immunity to newborns in the few weeks before they can have their 8 week injections
But I had whooping cough when I was younger - and am planning to breastfeed - so not sure if this will pass on enough short term immunity? An NHS website said that breastfeeding was not enough - but it didn't make clear if that was if the mother had previously had whooping cough - IYSWIM
Does anyone have any more information?
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Do I need the whooping cough vaccine if already had whooping cough?
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DollyDaisy · 15/04/2013 20:02
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