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Natural
Disasters and Special Populations |
IMMUNIZATIONS (also called vaccinations or “shots”)
Making sure that people have the right immunizations can be an important
part of the response to a hurricane or other storm. Some storms might
force people to leave their homes or cause conditions that might make it
more likely they get sick. Listen to the radio or emergency workers to
find out if immunizations are recommended. Before getting any
immunizations, a pregnant woman should be sure to tell the nurse or
doctor that she is pregnant.
For pregnant women wondering if a certain vaccine is okay to be used
during pregnancy, CDC has put together some information on immunizations
and pregnancy–which ones are recommended, which ones are okay, and which
ones should be avoided. This information is available at
http://www.cdc.gov/nip/publications/preg_guide.htm.
Date:
July 10, 2007
Content source: National Center on Birth Defects and Developmental
Disabilities
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