IMMUNIZATION and Pregnancy 

Vaccines help keep a pregnant woman and her growing family healthy. 

Vaccine: Hepatitis A
Before Pregnancy: If at high risk for disease
During Pregnancy: If at high risk for disease
After Pregnancy: If at high risk for disease
Type of Vaccine: Inactivated
Route: IM

Vaccine: Hepatitis B
Before Pregnancy: Yes, if at risk
During Pregnancy: Yes, if at risk
After Pregnancy: Yes, if at risk
Type of Vaccine: Inactivated
Route: IM

Vaccine: Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Before Pregnancy: Yes, if less than 26 years
During Pregnancy: No, under study
After Pregnancy:  Yes, if less than 26 years
Type of Vaccine: Inactivated
Route: IM

Vaccine: Influenza-TIV, IM
Before Pregnancy: Yes
During Pregnancy: Yes
After Pregnancy:  Yes
Type of Vaccine: Inactivated
Route: IM

Vaccine: Influenza LAIV
Before Pregnancy: Yes, if less than 49 years and healthy
During Pregnancy: No
After Pregnancy:  Yes, if less than 49 years and healthy
Type of Vaccine: Live
Route: Nasal spray

Vaccine: MMR
Before Pregnancy: Yes, avoid conception for 4 weeks
During Pregnancy: No
After Pregnancy:  Yes, avoid conception for 4 weeks
Type of Vaccine: Live
Route: SC

Vaccine: Meningococcal (polysaccharide)
Before Pregnancy:  If indicated
During Pregnancy: If indicated
After Pregnancy:  If indicated
Type of Vaccine: Inactivated
Route: SC

Vaccine: Meningococcal (conjugate)
Before Pregnancy:  If indicated
During Pregnancy: If indicated
After Pregnancy:  If indicated
Type of Vaccine: Inactivated
Route: IM

Vaccine: Pneumococcal Polysaccharide
Before Pregnancy: If indicated
During Pregnancy: If indicated
After Pregnancy:  If indicated
Type of Vaccine: Inactivated
Route: IM or SC

Vaccine: Tetanus/Diphtheria Td
Before Pregnancy: Yes, Tdap preferred
During Pregnancy: If indicated
After Pregnancy:  Yes, Tdap preferred
Type of Vaccine: Toxoid
Route: IM

Vaccine: Tdap, one dose only
Before Pregnancy: Yes, preferred
During Pregnancy: If high risk of pertussis
After Pregnancy:  Yes, preferred
Type of Vaccine: Toxoid
Route: IM

Vaccine: Varicella
Before Pregnancy: Yes, avoid conception for 4 weeks
During Pregnancy: No
After Pregnancy:  Yes, avoid conception for 4 weeks
Type of Vaccine: Live
Route: SC


Visit CDC’s website at www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/preg_guide.htm. 
or www.cdc.gov/nip for more information. 
Or get an answer to your specific question by e-mailing cdcinfo@cdc.gov 
or calling 800-CDC-INFO (232-4636) · 24/7 · English or Spanish 

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