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Baby Blog: Pregnancy and Protests: Tear Gas, Pepper Spray & Other Worries
As a teratogen information specialist, I provide the most up-to-date information about exposures during pregnancy, breastfeeding, before pregnancy or in cases of adoption. Over the years, I have been asked questions about hair dye, heroin, and lots of things in between. I never thought I would be getting questions from multiple people about tear gas and pepper spray exposure during pregnancy. But here we are. Protests happening in many cities in the United States right now are resulting in …
Vaccines in Pregnancy Graphic
See the Vaccines in Pregnancy graphic to learn more about the flu (influenza), RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), COVID-19, and Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccines and pregnancy. This resource outlines the risks from respiratory viruses for pregnant women and infants, benefits of vaccination, and recommended timing for each vaccine during pregnancy. Pregnant women who get the flu or COVID-19 have a higher chance of severe illness, hospitalization, and even death, while young babies …
Webinar: Respiratory Virus Risks and Current Vaccine Recommendations for People who are Pregnant
In this presentation, Kirstie Perrotta, MPH, from UC San Diego and MotherToBaby California, reviews the risks of respiratory viruses such as COVID-19 and flu during pregnancy, including potential impacts such as miscarriage, birth defects, and pregnancy complications. She also covers the latest data and recommendations for COVID-19, flu, Tdap, and RSV vaccines during pregnancy. The webinar also covers the latest data and clinical guidance on vaccination during pregnancy, including COVID-19, …
