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Pertussis vaccination

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Mixie
Can you get this vaccine while pregnant? My occupational health doctor prescribed it when I told them during the medical exam that I had stopped taking the pill. I had to ask for reimbursement from the health insurance fund first, so a few weeks had passed. I was already pregnant and wanted to get this shot at my GP's office. But they said that pregnant women shouldn't get any vaccinations at all...

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  1. Iza #2

    I don't know exactly how it stands medically-wise with vaccinations during pregnancy. But personally, I would really only get vaccinated when it's necessary, and I can't imagine that a whooping cough vaccine is needed during pregnancy. Vaccinations always come with risks; for example, you could have a severe reaction and get a fever, which is dangerous when you're pregnant.
    I would consult multiple sources/doctors before getting the vaccination and really stand by your own decision. Vaccinations are never mandatory!

  2. tammi #3

    @ mixie, I got this vaccination on my gynecologist's recommendation because whooping cough has been coming back for a few years now, spreading from the Eastern Bloc countries.

    My husband also got it, as it was recommended too.

    Love, Tammi

  3. Mommy-Of-Nyana #4

    Hi Mixie,

    I also got this vaccine on the recommendation of my OB-GYN. Both my partner and I had to get it, as well as the grandparents here because we see them very often and our girl goes there when we have to work.

    I also had to get the flu shot because I'm heavily pregnant during the winter season.

    However, the OB-GYN said I could only get the whooping cough vaccine between weeks 28 and 32, or shortly after birth. But then there was a risk of infection where I could carry the virus, and now our little girl is already protected.

    As Tammi says, whooping cough is starting to come back strongly from the Eastern Bloc! And here in Belgium, it's becoming more and more common again. My OB-GYN really recommends it because babies aren't vaccinated against it until they're 6 to 8 weeks old. She mentioned she already had two babies who caught the virus before they could be vaccinated and didn't survive (I don't want to worry you unnecessarily, girl), but that's what the OB-GYN told me.

    So maybe it's best to get it done! Your man can also apply for reimbursement!

    Love, Daph

  4. manuela93 #5

    And what about the hepatitis B shot?
    I actually get the last shot in April.

  5. Iza #6

    In the Netherlands, pregnant women aren't vaccinated against whooping cough at all. Long live the EU. And ladies... being vaccinated doesn't mean you or your baby are 100% guaranteed not to get whooping cough.

  6. Marijke #7

    I just got my shot. According to our doctor, it was also the best option to get the shot before your delivery. It's one that you can still feel the days after.

  7. Mascha #8

    Last year, I got the whooping cough shot a day after giving birth. I'm now 32 weeks pregnant and getting the shot again next week. This one should last for 10 years.

  8. hartje #9

    In the Netherlands, babies get the DTaP shot, which covers Diphtheria, Pertussis (whooping cough), Tetanus, and Polio...

    Why do you need to get a booster shot as an adult?

    I've heard some new stories about the Hepatitis B vaccine, but I'm not sure what that exactly entails.

  9. madelene Guest #10

    I think that's not really necessary indeed. What Hartje said, I agree with: you already go through all those vaccinations as a child, so it doesn't seem necessary to get them again as an adult. What Isa said is also correct: your baby can receive all the vaccinations, but that doesn't mean they're 100% protected against the diseases. And there's so much that isn't told to us about the side effects of vaccinations and what they cause later in life; parents aren't informed about that.

    I find it scandalous how early we start with vaccinations in the Netherlands, at 2 months. What are we doing? You weaken the immune system again, making them more susceptible to other illnesses. And did you know that injecting such a young baby interferes with their growth and development? You're not told that.

    I only had my two princesses vaccinated at 1 year old. No needles in a body of just 2 months. You should look up the downsides of vaccinating such young babies online.

    Sorry ladies for my long explanation; I got carried away.
    By the way, I wish everyone a lovely Easter weekend. Greetings, Madelene.

  10. Edith #11

    You're not immune to whooping cough for your whole life just because you've been vaccinated (or even if you've had the disease, by the way). The reason only babies and children are vaccinated in the Netherlands is that this group is at (life)threatening risk, while adults are not. The downside is that babies are unprotected until their first vaccination at 8 weeks, and then only partially protected until the DTaP series is complete. Plus, more and more people are choosing not to vaccinate their children at all. As a result, whooping cough is becoming more common, and it's absolutely awful if your baby gets it (months in the hospital aren't unusual, and it can be fatal in rare cases).

    In Belgium, the whooping cough vaccine is now offered to pregnant women for this reason – so you pass on a boost of antibodies through the placenta at birth, and possibly later through breastfeeding – as well as to fathers (to help maintain herd immunity). I hope the Netherlands will soon offer this option to those who want it. Currently, DTaP is only available through the National Vaccination Programme, and pharmacists can't even order it if you want to get it on an individual basis.

  11. Anonymous Guest #12

    Hi hi moms,
    I have a question. I'm 15 weeks pregnant and I'm stuck with some info.
    I was exposed to the whooping cough virus before my 12 weeks, and now I'm struggling a bit with coughing, etc. Does anyone know if this could be harmful to the baby at 12 weeks?
    Thanks in advance for your responses! ???

  12. AngelRinoa87 #13

    Besides the antibodies that are given, substances like aluminum and fetuses from various animals are also included (chicken fetus for sure), so as long as there are no vaccines without these kinds of substances, I'll leave the vaccines alone for now. My son is two now and he's doing fine. And as long as the immune system is strong, a child can handle the fight with different viruses. Often, it's the weaker children who unfortunately pass away or become seriously ill. This is super sad, but they do use it a bit as scare tactics. I have no problem with parents/caregivers wanting to vaccinate their children, but those who prefer not to should also be able to express their opinion.

  13. madelene #14

    Angel Rinoa
    I also happen to not be a big fan of how the vaccination schedule is set up.
    In my opinion, parents are informed too little or not at all about the negative consequences of the many vaccinations. No word is spoken to parents about it.
    Vaccinating at such a young age of 2 months
    Can disrupt the immune system and the development of a baby.
    And various allergies can pop up.
    Without anyone knowing that it's from the vaccinations.
    We had our two oldest daughters vaccinated only at 7 months.
    And 1 shot per appointment.
    Not immediately two super intense ones for such a tiny body.
    You don't get two or multiple diseases to process at the same time as a human either.
    So why then two or three diseases at once?
    Simply to save their work
    And they get through the pediatric clinic faster.
    Parents don't delve into the other side of the shots and just assume it's supposed to be this way.
    But it would be nice if more parents thought about it more consciously.
    We left out the BMR.
    In principle, it's not necessary at all to vaccinate your little one at such a young age.
    But it saves, as I said, the pediatric clinic a lot of time.
    The doctor at the pediatric clinic said to us:
    If all of Holland did this
    If all parents did as you did
    Then we'd be busy for a long time with everything.
    But they don't tell parents that word.
    No, they tell you it has to be at 2 months. While it's actually very different.
    Now with our third princess, we're going to do it this way again.
    The way we did with our oldest daughters, so only vaccinate at 7 months.
    And 1 shot per appointment.
    And leave out the BMR.

  14. madelene #15

    And at least 5 weeks between the shots

  15. AngelRinoa87 #16

    Yeah, it's definitely laziness. But I really hope that one day there will be a vaccine that also has better ingredients. Because there's so much junk in them that you'd rather not have in a baby's little body. Of course, a virus isn't good either. But there's a lot of room for improvement when it comes to vaccines. I'm also not in favor of getting vaccinated during pregnancy. As long as parents seek out information themselves and fully stand by their choice, I have all the respect for them. So I think it's really good that you've consciously chosen to wait. Because at 8 weeks old, a baby's immune system still needs to develop further. Sometimes the vaccine is given even earlier; in my case, they wanted to vaccinate my son at 6 weeks. That really feels too early to me.

  16. Miss Butterfly #17

    Currently, this is my second pregnancy. During my first pregnancy, I had it, and my family did too (the grandparents were supposed to babysit a lot starting from ten weeks, and they ended up getting it). I found out today that I’ll need a booster shot at week 32, but for my family, this booster isn’t necessary.

  17. anika anna #18

    A while ago, there was a bout of whooping cough at my workplace.
    I work at a primary school where almost all the kids are vaccinated. Still, they all ended up getting whooping cough. According to doctors, this was because the virus had mutated. The vaccine we’re getting now doesn’t protect against that strain. A lot of kids still got sick.

  18. [email protected] Guest #19

    Hi. I'm really torn on whether I should get the Boostrix vaccine during my pregnancy. My husband and I both had it 3.5 years ago before we got pregnant. The grandparents are also getting it. I'm not really pro-vaccine and I'm wondering if I'm taking a big risk by not getting it...

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