Should I avoid vaccines when I'm pregnant?
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Dr. Michael Roizen answered:When you're in an immuno-suppressed state (as you are when you're pregnant), getting vaccines may compromise your immune system further. The best course of action when it comes to vaccines is to get updated on your immunizations three or more months before you get pregnant. During pregnancy, we recommend that you avoid all vaccines if you can - except for the flu vaccine. That's the one exception - current data suggest has no adverse effect.
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When you're in an immuno-suppressed state (as you are when you're pregnant), getting vaccines may compromise your immune system further. The best course of action when it comes to vaccines is to get updated on your immunizations three or more months... More -
HealthyWomen answered:You should be tested to make sure you have antibodies against rubella (German measles) and varicella zoster virus (chicken pox). If you're pregnant and don't have enough antibodies against these conditions, you should not get vaccinated because the vaccines contain weakened forms of the viruses that could, in some cases, trigger an infection, and contracting either during pregnancy could harm your fetus. Instead, avoid contact with anyone exhibiting symptoms of rubella. And when it comes to chicken pox, if you are exposed, treatments are available that can prevent or minimize the illness in pregnant women.
Remember to ask about getting vaccinated after your baby is born.You should be tested to make sure you have antibodies against rubella (German measles) and varicella zoster virus (chicken pox). If you're pregnant and don't have enough antibodies against these conditions, you should not get vaccinated... More
