Vaccines & Pregnancy

  1. Are vaccines safe during pregnancy? Can it harm a developing baby?
  1. Which vaccines should pregnant women receive and avoid?
  1. During which trimester is it safe to receive vaccinations?
  1. What if a woman receives a vaccine and then learn that she is pregnant?
  1. Can pregnant women get the Tdap and flu vaccine at the same time?
  1. Do women still need to get their Tdap shots if they did not get it during their pregnancy or they got it during a past pregnancy?
  1. What are the possible side effects of vaccines during pregnancy? 
  1. Are vaccines safe if a woman is breastfeeding?