accines also help protect the unborn baby from certain infections. For example, if a mother has received a vaccine against measles, once she gives birth, her baby is protected against measles. Though, the protection only lasts anywhere from three months to about a year. Even if the protection doesn’t last a long time, a baby’s first year is very important.
Another important thing to remember is to keep track of any vaccinations you’ve already had. If you’re not sure, try asking your parents or relatives if they remember which vaccines you’ve already had. This is because some vaccines that were given to you when you were younger can still provide immunity up to adulthood.
Not all vaccines can be taken when pregnant
Lastly, the reason why getting vaccines before pregnancy is important is that there are vaccines that should not be taken while pregnant. These might cause some side effects, or affect the baby’s development if a woman gets them while she’s pregnant. So in the case of these vaccines, getting them before pregnancy is ideal.
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