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Immunization Safety - Topic Overview

Immunizations are safe even if your child:

Currently has or is recovering from a minor illness, such as a cold, ear infection, vomiting, or diarrhea.
Has a slight fever.
Has had recent exposure to someone with a contagious disease.
Was born early (prematurely).
Had a mild reaction (such as redness at the site of the injection or a slight fever) from a previous injection.
Is currently taking antibiotics.
Has had allergies or seizures or has a family history of such problems.
Has had allergic reactions to penicillin or other antibiotics (except for a history of severe reactions to neomycin or streptomycin).

Immunizations may also be given to pregnant women, except for the following:

Chickenpox (Varicella) (What is a PDF document?)
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) (What is a PDF document?)
Nasal spray flu vaccine (What is a PDF document?)
Smallpox (What is a PDF document?)

Talk to your doctor if you have concerns about the safety of immunizations.

WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise

Last Updated: May 28, 2010

This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.