When autumn arrives, the question we hear most from pregnant patients at our Seville clinic is: “Which vaccines do I need, and when?” Here is a short summary for this season, based on the recommendations of the Andalusian public health system.
At a glance
| Vaccine | When |
|---|---|
| Whooping cough (pertussis) | From week 27 (ideally weeks 27-28), in every pregnancy |
| Flu | Any trimester, during the vaccination campaign |
| COVID-19 | Any trimester, preferably the second |
| RSV | The mother is not vaccinated: the baby is protected at birth |
Why your vaccine also protects your baby
When you get vaccinated, your body makes antibodies. Some of them cross the placenta and reach your baby, who is born with “borrowed” protection for the first weeks of life, when they are still too young to be vaccinated. Some respiratory infections can also be more serious during pregnancy.
Whooping cough: in every pregnancy
This is the vaccine that raises the most questions, because it must be repeated in every pregnancy, even if you had it last time. It is given from week 27, ideally in week 27 or 28. Whooping cough is especially serious in very young babies, and studies show that vaccinating the mother prevents most cases in infants under three months.
Flu: at any point in pregnancy
The flu campaign in Andalusia started on 1 October 2026. You can be vaccinated in any trimester. In studies, babies of vaccinated mothers had fewer confirmed flu infections in their first six months, and fewer flu-related hospital admissions.
COVID-19: preferably in the second trimester
It can be given at any point in pregnancy, although the second trimester is preferred. mRNA vaccines are used, and reviews of the evidence have not found more complications in babies born to vaccinated mothers.
RSV: the protection is for the baby
Respiratory syncytial virus causes most cases of bronchiolitis. This season in Andalusia, mothers are not vaccinated: instead, the baby receives an antibody that protects them.
- Babies born between 1 October 2026 and 31 March 2027 receive it in the maternity unit before going home.
- If your baby is born in a private hospital, they can receive it at their public health center without an appointment. This is new this year.
- Babies born between April and September 2026 receive an appointment from primary care.
Where to get vaccinated
Pregnancy vaccines are given at your public health center as part of the regional program. At the clinic we check which week you are in and what is still pending, and we note it in your report. Bring your vaccination record or pregnancy booklet to your appointment so we can review it together.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be vaccinated in the first trimester?
Yes. The flu and COVID-19 vaccines can be given in any trimester. The whooping cough vaccine is given from week 27.
Do I need the whooping cough vaccine again if I had it in my last pregnancy?
Yes. One dose is recommended in every pregnancy so that the antibodies your baby receives are recent.
I have already given birth and did not get the flu vaccine. Is it too late?
No. If you were not vaccinated during pregnancy, you can be vaccinated in the six months after birth.
Can these vaccines harm my baby?
They are inactivated or mRNA vaccines and cannot cause the disease. Studies including thousands of pregnant women have not shown more complications in newborns.
We are here for your pregnancy
At Clínica Ginecológica Dres. Jiménez in Seville, we review your vaccination schedule at each check-up. Learn more on our Pregnancy page. Call +34 954 22 58 59 or email info@jimenezginecologia.es.
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General information; it does not replace a medical consultation.
Recommendations in force in Andalusia as of 5 November 2026. They may change from one season to the next.
Sources
- Junta de Andalucía. Instrucción de vacunación estacional 2026-2027 (gripe y COVID-19). andavac.es
- Andavac. Arranca la campaña de prevención de la bronquiolitis por VRS 2026 (16/09/2026). andavac.es
- Ministerio de Sanidad. Vacunación frente a tosferina en embarazadas. sanidad.gob.es
- Nunes MC, Madhi SA. Influenza vaccination during pregnancy for prevention of influenza confirmed illness in the infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Hum Vaccin Immunother. 2018;14(3):758-766. doi:10.1080/21645515.2017.1345385
- Zhang D, et al. Systematic review and meta-analysis of neonatal outcomes of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy. Pediatr Res. 2023;94(1):34-42. doi:10.1038/s41390-022-02421-0
- Gkentzi D, et al. Maternal vaccination against pertussis: a systematic review of the recent literature. Arch Dis Child Fetal Neonatal Ed. 2017;102(5):F456-F463. doi:10.1136/archdischild-2016-312341