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Vaccinations for pregnant women
When does the vaccinations are given to the pregnant lady
Can u please let me know how many vaccinations are required and when are they given
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Dr. Astha Agarwal
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
16 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
Yes usually 2 doses of tetanus toxoid are given 6 weeks apart starting at 16 to 20 weeks pregnancy.
However these days Td and Tdap are being given instead of tetanus toxoid and also vaxiflu 4 or vaxigrip
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Dr. Sangeeta Raodeo
Gynecologist
17 yrs exp
Mumbai
Vaccinations can be given after 4-5 mth. They are against tetanus toxoid - 2 injection 1 mth apart. Now a days vaccination against swine flu is also given
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