* Information on COVID-19 vaccines is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it. For the most up to date information, please call MotherToBaby at 866-626-6847. This sheet talks about COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is COVID-19? COVID-19 (short for Coronavirus Disease 2019) is an illness caused by a virus (called …
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COVID-19
* Information on COVID-19 is rapidly evolving, and this fact sheet could become outdated by the time you read it. For the most up to date information, please call MotherToBaby at 866-626-6847. This sheet talks about having COVID-19 in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information 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. The virus (called SARS-CoV-2) …
HPV Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the HPV vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common infection that is transmitted by skin-to-skin sexual contact. HPV is not just one virus. There are over 200 different kinds of HPV. It is thought that at least half of all people who are sexually active have been exposed to at least one type of …
Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the varicella vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare providers. What is varicella (chickenpox)? Varicella, commonly called chickenpox, is a viral infection that usually happens in childhood. Chickenpox is very contagious, meaning it can spread easily from person to person. The best way to prevent chickenpox infection is through vaccination. For more …
Hepatitis A and the Vaccine during Pregnancy
This sheet is about exposure to hepatitis A and the hepatitis A vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that spreads very easily and infects the liver. After coming in contact with the hepatitis A virus, it generally takes 15 to 50 days to develop the illness. Symptoms of infection include fatigue, nausea, vomiting, fever, abdominal pain, …
