This sheet is about exposure to vaccines in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are vaccines? Vaccines help protect you from diseases. Vaccines cause your body’s immune system to make antibodies against bacteria or viruses. Once these antibodies are made, your body has an easier job of stopping you from getting sick if you are exposed to these bacteria or viruses in the future. Most …
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Fact Sheet: Meningococcal Vaccines
This sheet is about exposure to meningococcal vaccines in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is meningococcal disease? Meningococcal disease is an illness caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis. It can cause meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord) and meningococcemia (infections of the blood). Symptoms of meningococcal …
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Vaccine, Protein Subunit (Novavax)
This sheet is about exposure to a protein subunit COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. The virus spreads mostly by close person-to-person contact. When an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes, the virus can spread to …
Page: Immunizations & Vaccine for Preventable Illnesses
What pregnant and breastfeeding parents need to know Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to immunizations and vaccine-preventable illnesses during pregnancy and while breastfeeding, including links to our evidence-based Fact Sheets. However, the resources here should not replace the care and advice of a medical professional. Vaccines help protect us from diseases by helping our immune systems make antibodies against certain bacteria or viruses. Once …
Fact Sheet: COVID-19 Vaccines, mRNA (Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech)
This sheet is about exposure to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on published research studies. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus (called SARS-CoV-2). The virus spreads mostly by close person-to-person contact. When an infected person breathes, talks, coughs, or sneezes, the virus can spread to others who …
