PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT BY 1700 MONDAY, 18 SEPTEMBER. Attendee links will be circulated ahead of the event.
All healthcare professionals have a responsibility to inform and encourage pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19, flu and pertussis.
On 20 September the Maternity and Neonatal Programme will be hosting a masterclass for midwives and fellow NHS professionals, to give objective advice on vaccination, based on the best available evidence. National experts will give talks on the risks of COVID, flu and pertussis around pregnancy; the science behind vaccination; common questions and concerns; and what professionals can do to safeguard women, parents and babies. There will also be an opportunity for attendees to raise questions and concerns in a Q&A.
Background:
As set out in the recent planning letter on the 10 August, the Government has accepted JCVI advice that COVID-19 Boosters should be offered this Autumn to all persons aged 6 months to 64 years in a clinical risk group – including pregnant women – because they are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 infection in the Winter. Pregnant women are also eligible to receive vaccination against flu, as part of the seasonal programme, and against pertussis as part of the year-round offer.
Due to limitations in the timeliness of national data on maternity, there will be no national call/recall system for pregnant women to receive their Booster against COVID-19. Local services must therefore ensure that all pregnant women are informed of their eligibility, as part of routine care.
Downloads
AUTUMN WINTER 23 24 FLU COVID 19 SEASONAL CAMPAIGN LETTER V2
Questions about this event?
Name: Yomi Obamakinwa
Email:england.maternityevents@nhs.net
Telephone:07872814061