{"product_id":"nip8714-flu-2026-pregnancy-dl-flyer","title":"NIP8714 Flu 2026 - Pregnancy - DL flyer","description":"\u003ch1\u003eProtecting your pēpi from flu starts during pregnancy\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIf you’re pregnant, get your FREE flu vaccine now\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you get the flu during pregnancy, you’re more likely than other adults to have serious complications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGetting the FREE flu vaccine while hapū gives you the best possible protection against flu. It reduces the risk of both you and pēpi from getting the flu, having serious complications, and needing treatment in hospital.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can have the flu vaccine any time during your pregnancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat’s the flu (influenza)?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flu isn’t just a common cold. It can be serious and make some people very sick. If you get the flu when you’re hapū (pregnant) it’s a risk to your life and your unborn baby. Pregnant people who get the flu have higher rates of early birth, miscarriage, stillbirth and lower birth weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough having the vaccination doesn’t guarantee you won’t catch the flu, it will give you and your baby more protection if you do catch it..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow can I protect myself and my unborn baby from the flu?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNewborns and young infants are more likely to end up in hospital with the flu than older children. When a pregnant person has their flu vaccine during pregnancy the antibodies made by the mother pass through the placenta and will provide pēpi with some immunity when they are born. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the flu vaccine safe for my unborn baby?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe flu vaccine has been used by pregnant people for many years and has an excellent safety rating. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat side effects might I get after the flu vaccination?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can’t catch the flu from the vaccine because the vaccine doesn’t contain any live flu virus. After your immunisation you might experience soreness at the vaccination site, body aches and pains, mild fever or feeling tired. Most side effects shouldn’t last longer than 24 - 48 hours. Side effects after your flu vaccination is a sign that your body’s immune system is making protective antibodies. Some people do not experience any side effects, and that is fine too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I get my flu vaccine at the same time as other immunisations? \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, you can. Ask your vaccinator or midwife to check what other vaccines you are due for. If you are in your second or third trimester you can have your free whooping cough vaccine at the same time, but don’t delay getting your flu vaccine. Having all your immunisations on time provides the best protection for you and pēpi. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere can I get my FREE flu vaccine?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can get your free flu vaccine at your healthcare provider including your Lead Maternity Carer (LMC) and many pharmacies. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo book your vaccine visit \u003ca href=\"info.health.nz\/bookavaccine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003einfo.health.nz\/bookavaccine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more information about getting immunised against flu\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003etalk to your midwife, doctor, nurse, pharmacist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ecall the Vaccination Helpline on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"tel:0800282926\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e0800 28 29 26\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003evisit \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/info.health.nz\/immunisations\/vaccines-aotearoa\/flu-vaccine\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003einfo.health.nz\/flu\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"HealthEd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43974588530916,"sku":"NIP8714","price":0.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0102\/6916\/3582\/files\/NIP8714_Flu_2026_-_Pregnancy_-_DL_flyer_-_WEB.jpg?v=1773880297","url":"https:\/\/healthed.govt.nz\/products\/nip8714-flu-2026-pregnancy-dl-flyer","provider":"HealthEd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}