Since October 15, NZOZ Twój Lekarz facilities have been conducting free vaccinations against whooping cough for pregnant women. This is an extremely important initiative that allows not only to take care of the health of the mother-to-be, but above all to protect the newborn from the first minutes of its life. Whooping cough is a serious disease that is particularly dangerous for infants, even before they receive their first vaccinations. A child receives its first dose of the whooping cough vaccine only in the second month of life, which means that during this period it is exposed to serious health complications.

Vaccination of pregnant women is the best way to ensure protection of the child from the moment of birth. Thanks to this, the newborn, who does not yet have developed immunity, gains a protective barrier that can prevent whooping cough and related hospitalizations. Free vaccination is available for pregnant women between 27 and 36 weeks, without the need for additional referrals, and its implementation is decided by the primary care physician. If there is a risk of premature birth, the preparation can be administered after the 20th week of pregnancy.

Since mid-October, pertussis vaccines for pregnant women have been available in the treatment rooms of the NZOZ Twój Lekarz clinics in Kobierzyce and Ślęza, as well as in Wrocław's facilities at Skarbowców, Zwycięska, Zakładowa, Buforowa, Popowicka and Gagarina. To take part in the vaccination campaign, simply register with a primary care physician at 71 311 12 36, Monday through Friday, from 10:00 to 18:00.