I just took my 1st shot of hepatitis B about a week ago, my 2nd shot is scheduled a month after and 3rd shot would be 6 months later. The thing is I'm planning to have a baby, and would want to conceive in April this year. Is it safe to get the hepatitis B jab when I'm expecting?
2007-01-18 11:46:12 · 3 answers · asked by Alyssa Z 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Can hepatitis B vaccine be given during pregnancy or when breastfeeding?
Yes, neither pregnancy nor breastfeeding should be considered a contraindication to vaccination of women. On the basis of limited experience, there is no apparent risk of adverse effects to developing fetuses when hepatitis B vaccine is administered to pregnant women. The vaccine contains noninfectious HBsAg particles and should cause no risk to the fetus. HBV infection affecting a pregnant woman might result in severe disease for the mother and chronic HBV infection for the newborn.
2007-01-18 12:40:13 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is fine to get hepatitis vaccines while pregnant. It's the live vaccines like the ones for chicken pox and measles that you can't get while you are pregnant because it can many problems for the unborn baby. You should always ask your doctor to be sure though.
2007-01-18 19:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Melissa 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ask your doctor!
2007-01-18 19:51:53 · answer #3 · answered by AnswerMom 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋