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Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine Pregnancy and Breastfeeding Warnings

Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine is also known as: Menomune, Menomune A/C/Y/W-135

Overview

It is unknown if Meningococcal Vaccine (A, C, Y, W-135) can cause harm to the fetus. If you become pregnant while taking Meningococcal Vaccine (A, C, Y, W-135), discuss with your doctor the benefits and risks of using Meningococcal Vaccine (A, C, Y, W-135) during pregnancy. It is unknown if Meningococcal Vaccine (A, C, Y, W-135) is excreted in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Meningococcal Vaccine (A, C, Y, W-135), check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.

Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine Pregnancy Warnings

Meningococcal polysaccharide 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 polysaccharide vaccine is recommended for use during pregnancy when benefit outweighs risk.

Meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine Breastfeeding Warnings

There are no data on the excretion of meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine into human milk. The manufacturer recommends that caution be used when administering meningococcal polysaccharide vaccine to nursing women.

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