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Pregnancy Vaccination Checklist for Australia

Use this list to prepare questions and record what you have discussed with your GP, midwife or vaccination provider. It does not replace an individual vaccination plan.

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Pregnancy vaccinations

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Before or early in pregnancy

Ask for a review of your vaccination history and individual risk factors.

Ask whether pre-pregnancy immunity checks are relevant for you.

Confirm Medicare eligibility and whether your provider charges an appointment fee.

Keep your immunisation record accessible in myGov or your preferred health record.

During pregnancy

Discuss the influenza vaccine, recommended during every pregnancy at any stage.

Discuss the whooping cough vaccine, ideally between 20 and 32 weeks.

Discuss the maternal RSV vaccine from 28 weeks, preferably between 28 and 36 weeks.

Ask whether any other vaccines are relevant to your health, travel or work.

Record and follow up

Record each vaccination date and provider.

Write down questions about timing, side effects or co-administration.

Ask whether your baby may need any additional RSV protection after birth.

Remember that recommendations may apply again in a future pregnancy.

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Useful for hospital-specific instructions, family tasks or questions.

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Official sources

Information reviewed 14 July 2026. Check linked guidance for later changes.

Australian Immunisation Handbook: vaccination in pregnancy
Australian Government: immunisation for pregnancy

This tool provides general Australian information only. Your GP, midwife, child health nurse or other qualified clinician should advise what is appropriate for you and your baby.

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