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Whooping Cough Vaccine

jackben · 2017-03-21 16:57:57

Whopping cough vaccine in pregnancy?? I am 26 weeks pregnant and my doctor gave me prescription to try and get this vaccine as they cannot get it as it's out of stock, I've tried many chemists in my area but it cannot be got!!! Has this happened anyone else and if so what do we do if we cannot get it??? Thanks

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21-03-2017 5:57pm

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jackben

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Whopping cough vaccine in pregnancy??
I am 26 weeks pregnant and my doctor gave me prescription to try and get this vaccine as they cannot get it as it's out of stock, I've tried many chemists in my area but it cannot be got!!! Has this happened anyone else and if so what do we do if we cannot get it???
Thanks

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#2 22-03-2017 7:42am
mrsmags16

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Hey, it should be given after 28 weeks, it's not essential but it confers immunity to newborn and I got it through occ. health at work so it is available- just wait til it's back in stock, you've plenty of time.

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#3 03-04-2017 9:27am
Sonya4u

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I have just booked in with my local doctor for the vaccine on 12th April (I will be 32 weeks) and there was no issue - I don't need to collect from the pharmacy or anything, just turn up on the day:)

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