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COVID Vaccine for Lactating Mother
My daughter is 16 months old and she is on breastfeed. Please advice if my wife (Age : 30 Years) can take COVID vaccination as she is a lactating mother?
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Yet safety data about Covid vaccine in lactating mother is not known. But it is also true that the major side effects aren't noted. Depends on you. Considering the current pandemic situation, take informed decision.
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Yes covid vaccine is advisable for lactating mother as per government norms
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No it’s not advisable for her
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yes she can take vaccine
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Dr. Rahul Reddy C
Pediatrician
11 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Covid Vaccine for breast feeding mothers had not been approved in India yet, due to lack of scientific data. However, it has been approved in few countries like USA.
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