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It's important to avoid being exposed to infections that can harm you and your baby during pregnancy. Talk to your health care provider about the risks and benefits of getting vaccinated during ...
www.marchofdimes.com/pnhec/159_16189.asp
Upside: Detailed explanation on the safety of vaccinations during pregnancy
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It depends on the type of vaccine you're considering. In general, doctors recommend that pregnant women avoid any vaccines that use live, attenuated (weakened) viruses, such as the MMR (measles, ...
www.babycenter.com/404_is-it-safe-to-get-vaccinated-during-pregnancy_9541.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on getting vaccines during pregnancy
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Chances are, the last thing on your to-do list right now is to check whether your immunizations are up to date. You probably don't even remember the last time you had a vaccination. But if you're ...
health.discovery.com/centers/pregnancy/americanbaby/vaccinations.html
Upside: Detailed information on the safety of getting vaccinations during pregnancy
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Adult immunization rates have fallen short of national goals partly because of misconceptions about the safety and benefits of current vaccines. The danger of these misconceptions is magnified during ...
www.aafp.org/afp/20030715/299.html
Upside: Research article on the safety of vaccinations during pregnancy
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When you’re pregnant lots of things we take for granted normally suddenly come into question and bring up worries about whether they’re safe or not. One such issue that can cause a lot of worry is ...
www.babyandpregnancy.co.uk/VaccinationsPregnant.html
Upside: Information and advice on having vaccinations during pregnancy
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It's unsafe if you're within three or four weeks of your due date or if you have complications such as high blood pressure, diabetes, or preterm labor . Some developing countries don't have the ...
www.babycenter.com/406_is-it-safe-to-travel-to-developing-countries-during-pregnanc_1246895.bc
Upside: Expert and community replies to user question on traveling to developing countries during pregnancy
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Is it safe to get a flu vaccine while pregnant? The flu can be more severe in expecting moms. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) suggests that the flu vaccine be administered to ...
parenting.ivillage.com/pregnancy/psafe/0,,midwife_42c7,00.html
Upside: Q&A on receiving the flu vaccine during pregnancy
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Eat this. Don't eat that. Do this. Don't do that. Pregnant women are bombarded with Dos and Don'ts. It's tough to keep it all straight. Here's help. * Pregnancy Dos * Pregnancy Don'ts * More Fact ...
www.4woman.gov/pregnancy/pregnancy/dosanddonts.cfm
Upside: Good article with specific advice on the safety of various items during pregnancy
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Who Should Not Get the Chickenpox (Varicella) Vaccine? Women who are pregnant, or are planning on becoming pregnant within the next month should not take this vaccine. Those with immunodeficiencies ...
health.rutgers.edu/Immunizations/Varicella.htm
Upside: Information on chicken pox vaccines during pregnancy
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Enter the trade name or the generic name of the medication you are taking to check potential risk according to the FDA from category A (safest) to X (should not be used). You are also given the risk ...
Upside: Excellent site on the safety of nearly every drug during pregnancy and breastfeeding
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