My Pregnancy

Live vaccines not allowed during pregnancy 

Live-virus vaccines, such as MMP, varicella-zoster are contraindicated during pregnancy and at least one month before getting pregnant because the virus may be transmitted to the fetus.

– 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

Vaccines not allowed due to limited data

– Human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine

Recommended vaccines

The tetanus, pertussis, and influenza have severe consequences on pregnant mother and the fetus which can be prevented through vaccination.

Also, hepatitis B, pneumococcal polysaccharide and meningococcal polysaccharide vaccines are safe during pregnancy, can be given if required.

Flu vaccine

CDC recommends getting the flu vaccine if you are pregnant during flu season. While flu seasons vary in their timing, CDC recommends getting vaccinated by the end of October, if possible. Getting vaccinated later during flu season, though, can still be beneficial. 

Tdap vaccine

Pregnant women are also encouraged to get the Tdap vaccine to protect yourself and your baby from pertussis, also known as whooping cough.

– At any time during pregnancy, but optimally between 27 and 36 weeks of each pregnancy,  and at least 2 weeks before delivery For better benefit.

– This vaccine is recommended during every pregnancy, regardless of how long it has been since you previously received the Tdap vaccine. 

– If you did not get a Tdap vaccine during your pregnancy and have never gotten it, CDC recommends that you get the vaccine immediately after giving birth.