PREGNANCY-BIRTH Messages for March, 2000: Re: tetanus shot during pregnacy

search:

Re: tetanus shot during pregnacy

From: R. Daniel Braun, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 30 Mar 2000 21:16:11 -0600 (CST)

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Prolapsed Vagina"
Previous message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: tetanus shot during pregnacy"
In reply to: anonymous: "tetanus shot during pregnacy"

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?

Happily, this is one of the rare cases where I can say NO and NO. With most things we always have to hedge our bets, but tetanus toxoid in pregnancy is safe.

RDB

--
R. Daniel Braun, MD FACOG  FOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not intended to be replacement or substitute for consultation and examination by an appropriate medical professional.  Due to time constraints, private e-mails cannot be answered.

Next message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: Prolapsed Vagina"
Previous message: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D.: "Re: tetanus shot during pregnacy"
In reply to: anonymous: "tetanus shot during pregnacy"

recommended search...

OBGYN.net forums endometriosis zone Web

use when must restrict search to only the pregnancy & birth forum...
Enter search keywords:
Returns per screen: Require all keywords:

Return to Report TECHNICAL Problems ONLY to: webmaster@obgyn.net
Last Updated: Thu Jun 18 13:37:16 2009

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote