Are Vaccines Safe for Pregnant Women?

Are vaccines safe for pregnant women? That’s a question many expectant mothers ask health care professionals. The truth is some vaccines are safe and some vaccines are not safe for pregnant women. Those vaccinations that are unsafe should absolutely be avoided (unless a woman is otherwise instructed by a doctor). But some pregnant women will need appropriate vaccinations. “Many women may not realize that they are not up-to-date on their immunizations and are susceptible to diseases that can harm them or their unborn child.” Read on to learn more about which vaccines are safe for expectant mothers, and which aren’t.

What vaccines are safe for expectant mothers?

There are a few vaccinations that are safe for pregnant women to get. They include:

– Hepatitis B vaccine
– Influenza vaccine
– Tetanus/diptheria/pertussis (Tdap) vaccine

While these vaccines are safe for most pregnant women, each woman is different and must consult her own doctor about what vaccinations she should get.

What vaccines are unsafe for pregnant women?

There are several vaccines that are unsafe for pregnant women and should be avoided. They include:

– Hepatitis A vaccine
– Influenza vaccine
– Measles, mumps and rubella vaccine
– Varicella vaccine
– Pneumococcal vaccine
– Oral polio vaccine

The above vaccines should not be received by a pregnant woman unless her doctor tells her otherwise. As a general rule, any vaccine that contains a live virus should be avoided by an expectant mother.

When to call the doctor.

If a pregnant woman gets vaccinated and later begins to experience side effects, she should immediately call a physician. A doctor should be included in any decisions a pregnant woman makes about her health. To sum this post up, “Pregnant women should talk to their doctors to figure out which vaccines they may need and whether they should get them during pregnancy or wait until after their child is born.”