Plague Vaccine in Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
      
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Vaccine, Plague
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Killed bacteria vaccine.

The effects of plague vaccine on the developing fetus are unknown. Vaccine should be used only if the potential benefits of vaccination outweigh potential risks to the fetus[1].
BREAST FEEDING: Compatible [2].

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1. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. Prevention of Plague: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 45 (No. RR-14): 10, 1996.
2. Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. General Recommendations on Immunization: Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR 43 (No. RR-1): 20-21, 1994.

Created: 11/27/2002
Last Update: 11/30/2003

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