Pregnant & breast-feeding women

Women in their reproductive years should consult a doctor, nurse, pharmacist or local public health office about recommended immunization before and during pregnancy and breast-feeding.
Before pregnancy

• Check the need for all recommended vaccines for adults including:
  measles-mumps-rubella, varicella, tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis, hepatitis A & B, meningococcal, pneumococcal, HPV, influenza
  

During pregnancy

• Check for vaccines that are contraindicated or not recommended
  examples: measles-mumps-rubella, varicella, yellow fever, HPV
• All other vaccines are considered safe and should be reviewed
  

After pregnancy

• Most vaccines are safe while breast-feeding
• Immunization status of all household contacts of the newborn should also be reviewed