April 24th – 30th marks International Immunisation week. This is a time to really celebrate how far we have come in such a short space of time.
It is difficult for us to comprehend the devastation that used to occur before these “childhood diseases” were, for the most part, eradicated by the
Vaccinations
Updated Information about COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy
We wanted to share with you some updated information about COVID-19 vaccination and pregnancy that has been released in the UK by the RCOG (The Royal College of Obstetricians & Gynaecologists). The below link contains an updated information leaflet and decision aid about COVID-19 vaccination and
Five things you need to know about Whooping Cough.
Whooping Cough has been in the news more regularly. Our Midwife Angela Smith has summarised some important facts about the disease.
It is a bacterial infection, not a virus – signs and symptoms are very “flu like” with the addition of a prolonged episode of coughing. At the end of the coughing
Flu Vaccinations Whilst Pregnant
Pregnant women are at particularly high-risk of becoming severely ill with influenza.
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Influenza and Pregnancy
Vaccination against influenza during pregnancy is both important, and safe. Every year there are hundreds of deaths in Australia due to the flu and associated
Chickenpox and Shingles
A simple blood test is readily available, and included in the routine antenatal screen, to check a pregnant woman’s immunity to Chickenpox. If you have had Chickenpox in the past, or have had the immunization, your result will show “immunity”. Your status will be documented on your
