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Whooping cough vaccine

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theheatherjane1 · 22/04/2017 01:37

Hi there

Im 31 weeks today, my surgery are unable to give me an appointment for the jab until I'm 34 weeks, and I believe you're meant to have it before 32.
I've tried calling a couple of walk in centres but you need to be registered. I'm fresh out of ideas.
Can I have the jab late? Will the baby still be protected?

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caroldecker · 22/04/2017 01:49

NHS direct says that you can have it any time up until labour, but it takes 2 weeks to get into your system, so better before 32 weeks. It will still protect you, which will help the baby.
Private clinics will do it for about £90.
Are you sure about the surgery - talk to the practice manager rather than the receptionist as they may be able to expidite.

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SashaSays · 22/04/2017 01:56

I had mine at 34 weeks and my daughter was born at 37.5 weeks. The nurse who done it told me she'd be protected.

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LumpySpaceCow · 22/04/2017 06:32

Breastfeeding will also pass on antibodies if by any chance you give birth less than two weeks after.

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theheatherjane1 · 22/04/2017 07:04

That's great. Thank you

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