Maternal Immunization Matters: Trusted Pregnancy Vaccine Resources

Washington State Department of Health sent this bulletin at 08/05/2026 12:07 PM PDT

Welcome to Maternal Immunization Matters, a newsletter from the Office of Immunization at the Washington State Department of Health. This newsletter is specifically designed for prenatal care providers with helpful resources to share with your patients on why vaccines are recommended during pregnancy. Our goal is to help support you in having those conversations with your patients.

Getting vaccinated during pregnancy helps protect both the mom and their baby. Vaccines reduce the risk of severe illness and hospitalization during pregnancy while also providing babies with early protection during their first few months of life. Many resources are available to help you talk with patients about the importance of vaccinations during pregnancy.

In this newsletter, you’ll find:

Free Maternal Vaccinations Poster Available for Ordering
Websites and Resources to Share with Your Clients
Help Shape Our Next Newsletter—Take Our Quick Survey

Resources

Free Maternal Vaccinations Poster

The Vax for two. Strong mom. Healthy baby poster is now available in 5 languages to order and hang up in your clinic. The poster shows which vaccines are recommended during pregnancy and the benefits to mom and baby. Posters are available free of charge and can be ordered through the online ordering portal or by contacting the Office of Immunization.

Order Materials Online

Step-by-step ordering instructions (PDF).
Go to the Department of Printing's online ordering site (click on MyFULFILLMENT). Search for “vax for two”. If you have trouble or need help ordering, email us.

Order Materials by Emailing the Office of Immunization

Send an email and be sure to include:

The material(s) you want to order.
The quantity of each material.
Your name, address, and phone number.

Websites and Resources to Share with Your Patients

African American pregnant belly showing through coral colored dress

Here are a few helpful websites and resources to share with your patients about vaccinations recommended during pregnancy to protect them and pass the protection on to their babies.

Websites

Resources for Pregnant People in PDF Format

Maternal Immunization Schedule for Clients From the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG)
Arm yourself with the facts: Why vaccines matter 1 page handout showing 5 facts about vaccines
MotherToBaby Vaccines Fact Sheet Q&A format covering concerns about vaccinations
Pregnancy & Vaccines Protect Yourself, Protect Your Baby 2 page handout summarizing vaccines recommended during pregnancy
Safe and recommended vaccines for pregnant patients 1 page handout that can be hung in the clinic
Vaccinations and Pregnancy | March of Dimes 1 page handout showing vaccines recommended before and during pregnancy
Vaccines Recommended During Pregnancy 2-page document from ACOG

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