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I am 6 months pregnant and my doctor has recommended certain vaccines for me. What immunizations are safe for a pregnant woman?

April 26, 2017certain doctor immunizations months pregnant recommended safe vaccines woman

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I am 6 months pregnant and my doctor has recommended certain vaccines for me. What immunizations are safe for a pregnant woman?

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Generally live virus vaccines, such as MMR and varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, should not be given to any woman who is pregnant or planning pregnancy in the next 1-3 months. Yellow fever vaccine (a live virus) may be considered for some persons traveling to certain areas.