Lifestyle and wellbeing
Rubella and varicella immunity are usually checked before pregnancy, and live vaccines are given beforehand rather than during pregnancy. Influenza and whooping cough vaccines are recommended in pregnancy itself. Your GP can review the Australian Immunisation Register and advise what applies to you.
Also known as: immunisation before pregnancy, MMR before pregnancy, pre-pregnancy vaccines
Related checklists
Sources
- Healthdirect Australia (healthdirect.gov.au)
- Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (ranzcog.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.