Immunisation describes the process whereby people are protected against illness caused by infection with micro-organisms (formally called pathogens). The common vaccinations recommended for women are

• HPV Vaccination for the prevention of cervical cancer in women aged 9-45 years
• Rubella vaccination in susceptible women trying for pregnancy
• Varicella vaccination in susceptible women trying for pregnancy
• Tdap or triple vaccination in pregnancy
• Influenza Vaccination in Pregnancy