Pregnant women across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight are being urged to get their vaccinations including Covid-19, flu, RSV, and whooping cough jabs.

Currently, two-thirds of pregnant women in the area have not had their flu vaccination.

More than 3,000 RSV vaccinations have been given since October 2024, making it the fourth highest nationally.

RSV, which infects around 90 per cent of children within the first two years of life, is relatively unknown but can cause severe lung infections.

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Dr Charlotte Hutchings, a GP in Hampshire, said: "It is great to see so many pregnant women coming forward to have their vaccinations and I would like to encourage all eligible pregnant women to take up the offer.

"It is really important as having the vaccinations helps to protect you and your baby from becoming seriously unwell."

She added: "It's safe to have the flu and Covid-19 vaccinations during any stage of pregnancy, from the first few weeks up to your expected due date.

"It's also safe for people who are breastfeeding to have the vaccines."

The whooping cough vaccination can be given from 16 weeks pregnant but is usually administered at around 20 weeks.

Pregnant women are also reminded to attend their routine maternity appointments.