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Some immunizations are safe during pregnancy; while other are absolutely contra-indicated (CANNOT be used during pregnancy).  The charts below are a useful guide, but the final decision should be made with your care giver.
ALWAYS CONTRA-INDICATED
POSSIBLE CONTRA-INDICATIONS
SAFE DURING PREGNANCY
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ALWAYS CONTRA-INDICATED
Smallpox
Rubella
Mumps & Measles
Hepatitis B
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POSSIBLE CONTRA-INDICATIONS
Polio (Sabin-oral)
Influenza (Flu shots)
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SAFE DURING PREGNANCY
Yellow Fever
Plague
Tuberculosis (BCG)
Pneumovax
Rabies
Tetanus
Polio (Salk)
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Always discuss any medication with your care giver and always let every doctor you see know that you are pregnant.
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