Up To Date Immunisations Flashcards
1
Q
Coronavirus
What is it? Immunisations
A
Infectious disease caused by SARS-coV-2 virus
If pregnant it is a greater risk of COVID-19 . The baby is at great risk
2
Q
Measles,Mumps,Rubella
What is it? Immunisations
A
Infectious disease that causes rash, fever, swelling in salivary glands, very dangerous to pregnant women
Not giving to pregnant women as can cause a live version of the virus and can cause birth defects
3
Q
Whooping cough
What is it? Immunisations
A
A highly contagious disease affecting lungs and airways
If vaccine is giving after 16 weeks it will send antibodies that will pass to the baby
4
Q
Flu
What is it? Immunisations
A
A viral infection that affects nose, throat and lungs
Pregnant women are more likely to get it and admitted to hospital
