Flu season coming up and I will be administering vaccines this year. Can I just check (might be a silly question) am I able to administer to pregnant women ? I have completed the 2-day course.
There’s no reason why you cannot, but you need to check your own local policy just to be sure as some surgeries don’t allow it.
Pregnant women are a key priority group for seasonal flu vaccination, and immunisers often ask whether they are permitted to administer the vaccine. Nationally, there is no restriction preventing a trained immuniser from vaccinating pregnant women. If you have completed the required immunisation training — such as the 2‑day foundation course — you are generally able to administer flu vaccines safely and appropriately.
However, some GP surgeries and PCNs have local governance policies that specify which staff groups may vaccinate pregnant women. These policies may require a registered nurse or midwife to administer vaccines in pregnancy, even though this is not a national rule.
In summary:
- National guidance does not prohibit immunisers from vaccinating pregnant women
- Competency‑based training (e.g., 2‑day immunisation course) is essential
- Local practice policy may impose additional restrictions
- Always check your surgery or PCN’s governance framework before vaccinating
This ensures safe, compliant practice aligned with UKHSA and NHSE immunisation standards.
