Which of the following statements regarding the risks of vaccination during pregnancy is true? A) No evidence exists of risk to the fetus from inactivated virus or bacterial vaccin... Which of the following statements regarding the risks of vaccination during pregnancy is true? A) No evidence exists of risk to the fetus from inactivated virus or bacterial vaccines. B) Live vaccines pose no risk to the developing fetus. C) Inactivated vaccines are contraindicated during pregnancy. D) All vaccines are safe for administration during pregnancy.
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The question is asking which statement about the safety and risks of vaccination during pregnancy is correct, specifically in relation to different types of vaccines (inactivated and live) and their effects on the fetus.
Answer
No evidence exists of risk to the fetus from inactivated virus or bacterial vaccines.
The final answer is A) No evidence exists of risk to the fetus from inactivated virus or bacterial vaccines.
Answer for screen readers
The final answer is A) No evidence exists of risk to the fetus from inactivated virus or bacterial vaccines.
More Information
Unlike live vaccines, inactivated vaccines don't pose a risk to the fetus, making them generally safe for administration during pregnancy.
Tips
A common mistake is assuming all vaccines, including live vaccines, are safe during pregnancy, when in fact live vaccines can present risks.
Sources
- Update on Immunization and Pregnancy: Tetanus, Diphtheria, and ... - acog.org
- Vaccines - safety in pregnancy - PMC - PubMed Central - pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- Vaccination during Pregnancy - Flor M Munoz, 2007 - Sage Journals - journals.sagepub.com
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