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A member asked:

Can i breastfeed my baby the same day i get any of the usual vaccines?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Yes.: And vice versa - you can breastfeed the baby the same day the baby gets the vaccines, too.

Dr Cordero agreed

Answered 4/14/2012

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Dr. Mika Hiramatsu answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Yes. Good for you for protecting yourself and your baby.

Answered 7/22/2012

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