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I'm breastfeeding & want to get varicella vaccine.only varilix (glaxo) is sold where i live - is it safe if bf? consumer insert says contraindicated
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Hard to say: It is clearly contraindicated when mom is breastfeeding an infant with compromised immunity.However; there are no studies on normal infants to clarify the question for them. Exclusion for at least the first 6 mo is probably the best approach, if not until age 1 year when we usually give the vaccine to infants.
Answered 11/4/2016
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