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Is it safe for pregnant women to get the measles vaccine?
9 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
MMR after delivery: The measles vaccine (MMR) is a live-virus vaccine, so it is not given to pregnant women or to women just about to become pregnant. It can be given to the mom after her baby is born.
Answered 2/24/2018
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No, but: It is safer than regular measles during pregnancy.
Answered 10/6/2012
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CDC guidelines: The CDC recommends against giving live vaccines, such as MMR, to pregnant women. Check out their website for more guidelines on vaccines during pregnancy.
Answered 2/2/2018
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