Pregnancy can be an overwhelming time period for most families. From the moment the person finds out they are pregnant, until the moment the infant is in their hands, there is a lot of preparation and healthcare decisions to be made. One crucial healthcare decision, that is commonly overlooked during those 9 months, is ensuring the pregnant person is up to date on their vaccines.
It is important for MIHP providers to stress to families that vaccination is a lifelong process and individuals never outgrow the need for vaccines- especially pregnant individuals! Some pregnant people are missing doses of vaccines from childhood, or their past vaccination immunity protection is weaning off with time.
Click on the timeframes below for some helpful tips and tools to share with pregnant people regarding vaccines.
