Interactive Tools Fun tools to learn and play with. Ideally, pregnant women should avoid being vaccinated, since antibodies in the virus could harm your baby.
Live vaccines are particularly risky.
The best rule is to simply avoid travelling during your pregnancy to countries where vaccinations are needed. If you can't avoid going to such places, consult your GP to find out which vaccines each country requires. Others, such as that for hepatitis B, carry a lower risk. As with any source of medical or health care information, you should as a preliminary matter satisfy yourself that the credentials and experience of the source are suitable. The information provided through the Ask the Experts service is a general educational aid designed to help you discuss your unique medical or health concerns with your doctor or qualified health care provider.