This sheet is about exposure to the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) 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 measles, mumps, and rubella? Measles, mumps, and rubella are viral diseases that are mostly spread from person to person through coughing and sneezing. Measles can cause rash, high fever, cough, runny nose, and red watery …
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Varicella (Chickenpox) Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the varicella 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 varicella (chickenpox)? Varicella, commonly called chickenpox, is a viral infection that usually happens in childhood, but can happen anytime in life. Chickenpox is very contagious, meaning it can spread easily from person to person. The best way to …
COVID-19 Protein Subunit Vaccine (Novavax)
This sheet is about exposure to the COVID-19 protein subunit vaccine (Novavax) 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 (short for Coronavirus Disease 2019) is an illness caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. The virus easily spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets that come from our mouths and noses when we …
Human papillomavirus (HPV) Vaccine
This sheet is about exposure to the HPV vaccine during 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 HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common infection that is passed by skin-to-skin sexual contact. There are over 200 different kinds of HPV. At least 50% of all sexually active people have been exposed to at least one type of HPV. Most …
Seasonal Influenza Vaccine (Flu Shot)
This sheet is about exposure to the flu shot 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 influenza? Influenza is commonly called the “flu.” It is an infection of the respiratory (breathing) tract. The symptoms of the flu are fever, headache, chills, muscle aches, cough, congestion (stuffy nose), runny nose, sore throat, and feeling tired …
