Immunization Month: Pregnancy and VaccinationsAugust 18, 2008 |
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 While many of us think of vaccinations as something just for kids, teens and adults are also encouraged to keep a regular vaccination schedule. But what if a woman gets vaccinated and then finds out she is pregnant? Or her doctor recommends a scheduled vaccination while she is pregnant? There is little evidence showing that a vaccination can cause risk to a developing fetus, but this scenario could cause anxiety for a pregnant woman. That is why the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued a set of guidelines to help navigate choices when considering getting vaccinated while pregnant. Below is an abbreviated version of a table developed by the CDC to be used as a general guide for pregnant women considering receiving a vaccination:  Click here to get an extended version of this table as well as further information about the different available vaccinations. |
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