Which vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy since they may transmit a viral infection to the fetus select all that apply?
Which vaccines during pregnancy are recommended and which ones should I avoid?Answer From Mary Marnach, M.D. Show Generally, vaccines that contain killed (inactivated) viruses can be given during pregnancy. Vaccines that contain live viruses aren't recommended during pregnancy. Vaccines that are routinely recommended during pregnancy include:
Additionally, if you're pregnant or planning to become pregnant, the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended. Studies have shown COVID-19 vaccines don't pose any serious risks for people who are pregnant or their babies. If you become pregnant after receiving the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine that requires two doses, it's recommended that you get your second shot. It's also recommended that pregnant people receive a COVID-19 booster shot when it's time. If possible, people who live with you also should be vaccinated against COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of disease. Getting the COVID-19 vaccine, the flu shot and the Tdap vaccine during pregnancy can protect you from infection and can also help protect your newborn after birth before your baby can be vaccinated. This is important because babies under age 1 might be at increased risk of severe illness with COVID-19 when compared with older children. Also, the flu and whooping cough can be particularly dangerous for infants. Your health care provider might also recommend other vaccines during pregnancy if you're at increased risk of certain infections — such as the hepatitis B vaccine. Your health care provider will recommend avoiding vaccines that contain live viruses during pregnancy because they might pose a risk to a developing baby. Examples of vaccines that contain live viruses and aren't recommended during pregnancy include:
Although the new shingles vaccine (Shingrix) doesn't contain the live virus, it's recommended that pregnant people delay vaccination. If you're planning a pregnancy, talk to your health care provider about any vaccines you might need beforehand. Sign up for free, and stay up to date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID-19, plus expertise on managing health. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information, and understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your email and website usage information with other information we have about you. If you are a Mayo Clinic patient, this could include protected health
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. What vaccines are contraindicated in the pregnant patient?Some vaccines are not recommended during pregnancy, such as:. Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine.. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine.. Live influenza vaccine (nasal flu vaccine). Varicella (chicken pox) vaccine.. Certain travel vaccines: yellow fever, typhoid fever, and Japanese encephalitis.. Why are live virus vaccines contraindicated in pregnancy?Theoretically the live attenuated virus in a vaccine could cross the placenta and result in viral infection of the fetus. Owing to this concern, most live attenuated vaccines, including the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) and varicella vaccines, are contraindicated during pregnancy.
Is tdap contraindicated in pregnancy?Can I give Tdap to pregnant women? Yes, you can give Tdap to pregnant women. Tdap is not contraindicated during pregnancy. According to ACIP recommendations (2/22/2013), pregnant women should receive a dose of Tdap vaccine during each pregnancy preferably between 27 and 36 weeks of gestation.
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