Preparing to hit the road, cruise, or fly the friendly skies when you're pregnant or breastfeeding Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to travel-related illnesses and vaccines 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. Maybe you and your significant other are planning a baby moon or a family vacation. Or …
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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 …
Page: COVID-19
What You Need to Know About COVID-19 and COVID-19 Vaccines Disclaimer: This page houses important COVID-19 information. Resources pertain to COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines 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. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Studies show that women who are pregnant and get COVID-19 have a …
Page: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) and the Tdap Vaccine
Why the Tdap vaccine is one you don’t want to miss when you’re pregnant Disclaimer: This page houses important information and resources pertaining to tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) and the Tdap vaccine 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. Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) are three different infections caused by bacteria. …
Fact Sheet: Vaccines
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 …
