Hepatitis a vaccine/hepatitis b vaccine Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Hepatitis a vaccine/hepatitis b vaccine is also known as: Twinrix
Overview
If you become pregnant, discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Hepatitis A Inactivated/Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine during pregnancy. It is unknown if Hepatitis A Inactivated/Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Hepatitis A Inactivated/Hepatitis B (Recombinant) Vaccine , check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Hepatitis a vaccine/hepatitis b vaccine Pregnancy Warnings
Hepatitis A-hepatitis B vaccine has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. The vaccine is only recommended for use during pregnancy when clearly indicated. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends vaccination of pregnant women at risk for hepatitis B infection.
A Twinrix Pregnancy Registry has been established to monitor maternal-fetal outcome of vaccine exposures during pregnancy. To register patients, physicians may call 888-452-9622 (USA).
Hepatitis a vaccine/hepatitis b vaccine Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of hepatitis A-hepatitis B vaccine into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering the vaccine to nursing women. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) consider the administration of inactivated virus vaccines compatible with breast-feeding.
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