In September 2021, the Health Council advised that all pregnant women should be offered a flu shot from 22 weeks of pregnancy. Previously, this only applied to pregnant women with underlying diseases (such as diabetes or heart and lung diseases).
Why?
The flu jab will help protect both you and your baby.
👉🏻 The mother’s flu vaccine during pregnancy can protect the newborn from serious flu complications.
👉🏻 In addition, the flu shot reduces the risk for the pregnant woman herself of becoming seriously ill with the flu.
Make an appointment
Are you pregnant for 22 weeks or longer between October 1st and December 1st? 🤰🏾
Call your GP this month to make an appointment.
Cost
The flu shot is free.
More information?
On the site of the RIVM, you can find more information.