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 …
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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 …
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 …
Antiviral Medications to Prevent/Treat Influenza (the Flu)
This sheet is about exposure to antiviral medications 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 antiviral medications and what do they do? Antiviral medications treat viral illnesses. This fact sheet focuses on antiviral medications used to treat influenza (the “flu”). Symptoms of influenza may include fever, headache, chills, muscle …
Ustekinumab (Stelara®)
This sheet is about exposure to ustekinumab 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 ustekinumab? Ustekinumab is a medication that has been used to treat moderate to severe psoriasis, Crohn’s disease, and active psoriatic arthritis. The brand name of ustekinumab is Stelara®. MotherToBaby has fact sheets on psoriasis and psoriatic …
