Government Funded Pertussis (Whooping cough) Vaccines NOW AVAILABLE.
August 20, 2015
From 1st June 2015 the Department of Health & Human Services is funding the pertussis vaccine for all pregnant women from 28 weeks gestation.
This provides two-for-one protection with the mother passing on antibodies to the baby in utero.
From 1st June the following groups will become eligible for a FREE vaccine:
- Pregnant Women from 28 weeks gestation during every pregnancy.
- Partner’s of women who are at least 28 weeks pregnant IF the partner has not received a pertussis booster in the last 10 years.
- Parent’s/guardians of babies born on or after 1st June 2015, if their baby is under 6 months of age & they have not received a pertussis booster in the last 10 years.
Speak to your Doctor or our Nurse for more information.