women s health issues
Medical Care During Pregnancy
Immunizations
Experts recommend that all pregnant women be vaccinated against the Influenza Vaccine virus during the influenza (flu) season. Pregnant women can be given the Hepatitis B Vaccine if needed. Experts recommend a booster shot for tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis ( Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis Vaccine ) after 20 weeks of pregnancy (preferably at 27 to 36 weeks) or after delivery, even if the shots are up-to-date. Although the Treatment has not been specifically evaluated in pregnant women, experts recommend that the COVID-19 vaccine can be given to pregnant women who are eligible for vaccination and who have no contraindications to the vaccine, such as allergy to a component of the vaccine. No vaccines have been fully approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), but some have been authorized for emergency use. (See also the The Measles, Mumps, and Rubella Vaccine and 