Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings
Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated is also known as: Afluria, Afluria 2012-2013, Afluria Preservative-Free 2012-2013, Agriflu, FluLaval, FluLaval 2012-2013, Fluarix, Fluarix 2012-2013, Fluarix Quadrivalent, Flucelvax, Flucelvax 2012-2013, Fluogen, Flushield, Fluvirin, Fluvirin 2012-2013, Fluvirin Preservative-Free 2012-2013, Fluzone, Fluzone 2012-2013, Fluzone High-Dose, Fluzone High-Dose 2012-2013, Fluzone Intradermal, Fluzone Intradermal 2012-2013, Fluzone Preservative-Free 2012-2013, Fluzone Preservative-Free Pediatric 2012-2013
Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated Pregnancy Warnings
Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have not been reported. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated is only recommended during pregnancy when the potential benefit outweighs the risk.
Influenza virus vaccine, inactivated Breastfeeding Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of influenza virus vaccine, inactivated into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution by used when administering influenza virus vaccine, inactivated to nursing women.
See Also...
- influenza virus vaccine Consumer Information
- Pregnancy Support Group
- FDA Pregnancy Categories
- Medicine use during Pregnancy
- Medicine use while Breastfeeding
- Safe Medications during Breastfeeding
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