Ep9. Vax & Relax: Flu Protection for Mums-to-be & babies. Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath

Ep9. Vax & Relax: Flu Protection for Mums-to-be & babies. Expert Guest: Professor Paul Heath Paul Heath is a Professor and Honorary Consultant in Paediatric Infectious Diseases at St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and St George’s, University of London, where he is the Director of the Vaccine Institute. His training in paediatrics and infectious diseases was at the Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia; the John Radcliffe Hospital, Oxford; and St George’s Hospital, London. His research interests are in the epidemiology of vaccine preventable diseases, in clinical vaccine trials, particularly in at-risk groups and in perinatal infections. He coordinates the UK Paediatric Vaccine Group (UKPVG), is a member of the JCVI, is the NIHR Speciality Lead for Children’s research for South London and is co-Chair of the UK Infectious Diseases Vaccine Research Forum. This episodes focuses on the vaccine benefits of the Influenza vaccine in pregnancy and infants. Exploring the reasons to vaccinate, the history behind vaccination and the effectiveness levels, we hope to give mums-to-be clear advice and understanding on this topic. The episode will touch on the best time to get the Influenza vaccine in pregnancy and what the different types of flu vaccines are and why they differ for different groups of people (children, pregnancy and the elderly). Join us for the next episode on Flu Vaccine safety next time ... Disclaimer: Remember we are sharing our opinions and medical knowledge, and not associated with our affiliations. Note that knowledge evolves over time. Note that this is not direct medical advice as we are not your personal doctors however feel free to share any ideas expressed with your own healthcare professional as needed. This episode is unsponsored and received no financial incentive.