This sheet is about exposure to the ACAM2000® smallpox vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published research. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is the ACAM2000® smallpox vaccine? The ACAM2000® vaccine helps protect against smallpox, mpox, and other diseases caused by orthopoxviruses. The vaccine helps the body’s immune system learn how to protect itself (make antibodies) against …
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Hepatitis A Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the hepatitis A vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It 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 among people. The virus infects the liver. Hepatitis A is the most common cause of jaundice (yellowing of the skin and eyes) in women who are pregnant. For more information on …
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Vaccine (Abrysvo®)
This sheet is about exposure to the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is respiratory syncytial virus? Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a virus that can cause an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. RSV spreads easily from person to person through droplets when an infected person …
Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What are tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis? Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis are diseases caused by bacteria. Tetanus causes tightening of the muscles and painful muscle spasms. Even with good medical care, 10-20% of …
Mpox/Smallpox Vaccine (JYNNEOS™)
This sheet is about exposure to the JYNNEOS™ mpox/smallpox vaccine in pregnancy and while breastfeeding. This information is based on available published literature. It should not take the place of medical care and advice from your healthcare provider. What is mpox (formerly known as monkeypox)? Mpox is an illness caused by a virus. The virus belongs to a group of viruses called orthopoxviruses. The virus spreads from person to person through body fluids. The virus can also pass from a …
