Vaccines which are not safe during pregnancy

Fanny

Last New Year's eve was a fun celebration. But the fun was lessened when my brother got tiny blisters from a neighborhood fireworks. We thought it was nothing serious, but when they got to the nearest ER he was given a Tetanus shot right there and then. Now I just got curious, what if that happened to a pregnant woman? Is it still ok for her to have her shots? Which vaccinations are safe and which are not for a pregnant woman then?

Gaetana

Hi Fanny! Hope your brother is doing better now.

As to your question, from what I know, (Td) or Tetanus Diphteria booster shots are safe for pregnant women. This is likely to be given on 2nd or 3rd tri but I think it's ok if it's given on the first trimester if there's an accident that needs this booster to be administered.

Halia

I'm pregnant and had my Flu vaccine last week. I guess it's safe.

Idalia

I'm scheduled for a Flu Vaccine in March and I think it's just fine for pregnant mums like us.

Gaetana

I agree with Halia and Idalia, Flu shots are safe to the mum and the unborn child and they keep them protected as well.

Idalia

I've heard that the Varicella vaccine is bloody dangerous during pregnancy. Oh, just scary!