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Government Funded Pertussis (Whooping cough) Vaccines NOW AVAILABLE. 

Government Funded Pertussis (Whooping cough) Vaccines NOW AVAILABLE. 

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.

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