One way to protect your baby against whooping cough is to get the whooping cough vaccination yourself during pregnancy. This vaccination is given around the 22nd week of pregnancy and provides protection for your baby even before they are born. Read all about it!
Whooping cough is a contagious disease that can cause severe coughing fits. It is especially dangerous for young babies who are not yet fully vaccinated. Whooping cough can lead to serious complications such as pneumonia, breathing difficulties, and even brain damage due to lack of oxygen. Every year, about 120 babies are hospitalized with whooping cough, and sometimes the disease can even be fatal for a newborn baby.
Why a Whooping Cough Vaccination?
One way to protect your baby against whooping cough is to get the whooping cough vaccination yourself during pregnancy. This vaccination is given around the 22nd week of pregnancy and provides protection for your baby even before they are born. The antibodies in the vaccination are passed to your unborn baby through the umbilical cord, so your baby is protected against whooping cough from birth.
Safety of the Whooping Cough Vaccination
The whooping cough vaccination is safe for both the mother and the baby. The vaccine does not contain live virus particles, so there is no risk to your baby's health. However, it does help to protect your baby against a serious disease in a safe way.
How to Get the Whooping Cough Vaccination?
You can get the whooping cough vaccination at the Center for Youth and Family. CLICK HERE TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT. You can easily make an appointment using your DigiD.
Do you have questions about the whooping cough vaccination or want to know more about other vaccinations during pregnancy? Feel free to contact us. We are ready to inform and support you in making the right choices for you and your baby
