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DoD's policy is to withhold anthrax vaccine from pregnant women, just as many medications are avoided during pregnancy.
If an anthrax attack occurred, pregnant women would be offered anthrax vaccine as a
life-saving measure.
Authorities recommend vaccinating pregnant women in some situations.
Vaccination against influenza, tetanus, hepatitis B, and certain other infections during pregnancy is recommended for women at high risk.
Vaccinated women are just as likely to get pregnant as unvaccinated women.
Vaccinated women are just as likely to give birth as unvaccinated women.
Preliminary findings suggest vaccination during pregnancy might lead to increased odds of birth defects.
This study is preliminary and the suggesting data is being validated.
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