Swine flu vaccine and pregnancy - In N. Ireland

If you're pregnant, you can now get the swine flu vaccine. The vaccine is being given to pregnant women as a priority group.

For most people, swine flu is mild. It comes on quickly and usually lasts about a week. The symptoms of swine flu are things like fever, tiredness, a cough and sore throat.

But some people are more likely to be seriously ill with swine flu, including some pregnant women. There is a bigger risk of swine flu being more serious in the later stages of your pregnancy. The government is recommending that pregnant women have the vaccine against swine flu.

You can get the swine flu vaccine through your GP surgery. They should contact you to invite you to a vaccination clinic or to make an appointment. If you haven't heard anything after a few weeks, contact your surgery to make an appointment.

The NHS has produced a leaflet about swine flu and pregnancy. This has more information about swine flu, the vaccine and whether it is safe for you and your baby. You can find the leaflet online at: www.nhs.uk.

You can also find more advice about swine flu for pregnant women on the NHS website at: www.nhs.uk.

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