Use of Vaccines and Immunobiologics in Pregnancy
Note: Live vaccines are generally not administered to pregnant women or those likely to become pregnant within three months of immunization due to the lack of scientific data regarding the potential for adverse fetal effects.
Therefore, UWMC and HMC health care providers are urged to be vigilant about assessing the pregnancy status of women prior to the administration of any vaccine. Calculation and documentation of the date of the onset of the woman's last menstrual period can be useful information for: a) determining the patient's pregnancy status, and b) verifying exposure timing should a vaccine be advertently administered during pregnancy.
- Click here to proceed to vaccine information for prescribers and patients.
- Click here for the current ACIP recommendations for the use of vaccines and immunobiologics in pregnancy.
- Click here for information from CARE Northwest regarding vaccine and immunobiologic exposures during pregnancy and lactation.
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http://depts.washington.edu/druginfo/Vaccine/pregnancy.htmlOriginal page design 10/7/98 by:
Anne Rendleman, Pharm.D.
Pharmacy Practice ResidentPage Last Revised: 1/7/00