How to get the whooping cough vaccine
The whooping cough vaccine is offered during pregnancy to help protect your baby against whooping cough.
How to get the whooping cough vaccine
Each NHS Health Board in Scotland runs their vaccine programme differently. This is so they can deliver vaccines in the way that best suits local communities.
Speak to your midwife to find out how to get your whooping cough vaccine.
Other vaccines during pregnancy
You may be offered other vaccines when pregnant. You may be able to get these at the same time as your whooping cough vaccine.
Read more about vaccines during pregnancy
If you’re ill on the day of your vaccination appointment
Unless you’re very unwell (for example with a fever, diarrhoea or vomiting), there’s no reason to delay the appointment.
Last updated:
07 July 2025
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