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Re: tetanus shot during pregnacy

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:14:02 -0600 (CST)

At Thu, 30 Mar 2000, anonymous wrote: >
>I just found out that I am pregnant (I am about 6 weeks at this time).
>Last week, before I realized I was pregnant, I received a tetanus shot.
>Should I be worried? Is there any risk for the embryo?

According to the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology Technical bulletin from October 1991, there is no confimed effect on the fetus. 

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Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
Great Neck, New York


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