The MMR vaccine is contraindicated in pregnancy.
So does that mean that your kids can’t get vaccinated when you are pregnant?
Can My Kids Get the MMR Vaccine if I’m Pregnant?
Fortunately, there is no contraindication to your contacts getting routine vaccines when you are pregnant.
It’s a good question, though!
It’s the kind of question an anxious parent might ask.
An anxious parent who simply needs a good answer so that they don’t skip or delay getting their kids vaccianted.
An anxious parent who needs their pediatric provider to explain that:
there is no contraindication to your close contacts, including your kids, getting an MMR when you are pregnant.
while the MMR vaccine can shed, it is only the rubella component of the vaccine, and it is only in breastmilk, so there is no concern about being around someone who has recently received an MMR vaccine.
since measles, mumps, and rubella are dangerous in pregnancy, you don’t want your kids getting sick while you are pregnant, so getting them vaccinated is important!
An anxious parent who needs their pediatric provider to help get their kids vaccinated and protected.