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Yes, flu vaccines, including the vaccine for the 2009 pandemic Swine Flu that is included in the seasonal flu vaccinations again for the 2012-2013 flu season, are considered safe and effective for breastfeeding mothers. The antibodies that are produced in response to the flu vaccines in the mother will also help protect the baby through the mother's milk. Also since infants under six months old can not be vaccinated yet due to their immature immune systems, it is recommended that anyone caring for these babies should be vaccinated, so they can not give the virus to the infant. This would include breastfeeding mothers.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention gives the following related information (note that this information comes from the time of the initial H1N1/09 vaccine development for the 2009-2010 flu season. Since that time this vaccine is no longer needed to be given in a separate vaccination and has been included in the annual flu vaccine for the several years since then. No second vaccination is needed any longer. It is included in the 2012-2013 flu vaccine):
Both seasonal flu and 2009 H1N1 monovalent influenza vaccines should be given to breastfeeding mothers. Breastfeeding is fully compatible with flu vaccination, and preventing maternal infection provides secondary protection to the infant.
Maternal vaccination is especially important for infants less than 6 months old, who are ineligible for vaccination. In addition, transfer of vaccination-related antibodies by breastfeeding further reduces the infant's chances of getting sick
with the flu.
While pregnant women should just receive the inactivated injectable form of influenza vaccine, nursing mothers can receive either the injectable or nasal spray form.
Pregnant women should not receive nasal spray vaccine for either seasonal flu or 2009 H1N1 flu. After delivery, women can receive the nasal spray vaccine, even if they are breastfeeding.
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Is H1N1 vaccine safe for kids?
That vaccine isn't available yet but it should be safe for people of all ages.
Is there an alternative to Erythromycin which is safe for breastfeeding mothers?
Consult your doctor and pharmacist.
Are there toxins in the H1N1-09 swine flu vaccine?
No, see below for the list of ingredients. It has been proven to be a safe and effective product to use to avoid the A-H1N1/09 flu and its symptoms and complications.
Is fiberich by royale wellness is safe for breastfeeding mothers?
Fiberich from Royale wellness is safe for breastfeeding mothers. Fiberich is 100% psyllium seed husks and its a natural product. There is no side effects. Drink more water while you use Fiberich. Please consult also your doctor before you use.
If you get the H1N1 vaccine after a while will it kill you?
No. The vaccine is proven safe and effective over decades of use, the only thing different in the H1N1/09 vaccine from "regular" flu shots is the virus, the rest of the ingredients in the vaccine are tried and safe. If any one dies from it, it is because they have a severe allergy to something in it, like eggs. And that doesn't take more than a few hours to make you sick, it would happen right away not at all "after a while". There have been very few reactions or illnesses from this vaccine over the past two years.
Is H1N1 vaccine safe?
Yes, vaccines are tested to standards by impartial authorities to ensure the health risk is minimal.See related questions below for more details.
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Does the A-H1N1 vaccine truly prevent A-H1N1?
Yes. It is estimated to be effective in approximately 90% of people who get the vaccine. Some are unable to achieve immunity from vaccines due to an ineffective immune system or due to medicines they take. These are also included in this number, so it is slightly skewed for a real picture of the efficacy. Most healthy adults are completely safe from the A-H1N1 influenza within 2 weeks of the vaccination. As long as the virus does not mutate into a new form, this vaccine will work to prevent that specific kind of flu for the life of the person vaccinated.
Can PCA be used with women who are breast-feeding?
PCA has been found safe for nursing mothers after a cesarean section . Very small amounts of morphine do pass into the milk of breastfeeding mothers, but it has not proved harmful to infants.
Should you fly when pregnant during the swine flu pandemic?
Nobody knows when the pandemic will stop and you as pregnant will be one of the firsts to be offered vaccine. So you can always fly after the vaccine if you don't feel safe. But there is nothing saying you will get H1N1 on a plane or airport when you just as well can get it at the supermarket at home.
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