PREGNANT women can safely receive influenza and pertussis (whooping cough) vaccines on the same day, according to a large population-based study led by the National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance (NCIRS) and published in JAMA Network Open.
"Until now, there has been limited evidence on the safety of concomitant influenza and pertussis vaccination during pregnancy, particularly for pregnancy, birth and neonatal outcomes," explained lead author Nicole Sonneveld from the NCIRS.
The team examined pregnancy, birth and neonatal outcomes among 14,000 women in NSW who received both vaccines at the same visit, compared with those who received the pertussis vaccine alone at a similar stage of pregnancy.
Outcomes investigated included preterm birth, babies being small for gestational age, and low birthweight.
The study found no increased risk in any of the assessed adverse outcomes when influenza and pertussis vaccines were given together during pregnancy, providing reassurance that concomitant vaccination is safe.
Read the study HERE.
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