Meningococcal conjugate vaccine Pregnancy and Breast Feeding Warnings
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine is also known as: Menactra
Overview
It is not known if Meningococcal (A, C, Y, W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Meningococcal (A, C, Y, W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine while you are pregnant. It is not known if Meningococcal (A, C, Y, W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Meningococcal (A, C, Y, W-135) Polysaccharide Diphtheria Toxoid Conjugate Vaccine , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine Pregnancy Warnings
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine has been assigned to pregnancy category C by the FDA. Animal studies have failed to reveal evidence of fetal harm. There are no controlled data in human pregnancy. Meningococcal conjugate vaccine is recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.
Meningococcal conjugate vaccine Lactation Warnings
There are no data on the excretion of meningococcal conjugate vaccine into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering meningococcal conjugate vaccine to nursing women.
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