Pregnancy vaccination is safe.

An incredible amount of research has been done to ensure that pregnancy vaccination is safe and effective.

This research has been conducted by governments, universities, pharmaceutical companies and independent research organisations.

Huge observational studies, clinical trials and systematic reviews from a range of countries around the world all confirm that pregnancy vaccination is safe, effective and important.

Pregnancy vaccines have also been approved by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), which is the Australian government body that regulates medical products.  The TGA considers the safety, quality and efficacy of every ingredient in a vaccine before a vaccine is registered for use in Australia.

The safety of pregnancy vaccines are actively monitored by AusVaxSafety, Australia’s active vaccine safety monitoring system, with no safety concerns identified.

Did You Know?

• The whooping cough vaccine has been given to pregnant women in Australia for nearly ten years, and there have been no serious safety concerns.

• The flu vaccine is given to millions of pregnant women around the world each year, and it has been shown to be safe and effective.

• The COVID-19 vaccine has also been shown to be safe and effective for pregnant women.

If you have any concerns about the safety of pregnancy vaccines, please talk to your GP, midwife or obstetrician. They can help you to understand the risks and benefits of vaccination and make the best decision for you and your baby.