Is it too late to get the whooping cough jab?

[CathyandHeathcliff]

At 36+3? I didn’t have a chance to get it before. And actually forgot a little too.

Ideally it's by 32 weeks but you can still get it right up until labour!

I got mine at 37 weeks. The nurse queried it with another nurse who said there's a recommended time frame but it can be done at any time.

No, definitely not. My friend’s nephew ended up ventilated in NICU at just a few weeks old after catching it. Even vaccinating late reduces the risk and is better than not vaccinating at all.

I had mine at 35 or 36 I think, it will still offers some protection although it was explained that the main protection at that point would be me not getting the stuff and exposing her to it.

Not too late - you should still get it

I had mine late because my bloody mw didn’t mention it - I found out by chance from a poster I saw. I’d definitely book in to get it if I were you, from what I remember it can be done at any point.

It's mildly less effective after 32 weeks but still worth it