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Re: Small Pox and Early Pregnancy

From: Richard Chudacoff, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sun, 2 Mar 2003 15:46:16 -0600 (CST)


At Sun, 2 Mar 2003, Raichael wrote: >
>I work in a place where I am exposed to the Small Pox via patients who
>have recently received their shots. I am also attempting to get
>pregnant again following a m/c in December. What,if any, precautionary
>measures should I take? Could this have any adverse effects on the
>developing fetus? Specifically I work at the front Desk of a Hotel where
>people who have just received their shots stay, and I have contact with
>them when checking in or checking out.

This is a very interesting question, and while I think there may be theoretical risk of developing a problem, you may want to check the CDC Web site to see if they have a more complete answer. As a matter of fact the CDC web site does stay that individuals who are pregnant and live with someone who gets the smallpox vaccine should stay away from that person, unless they also already have the vaccine. Since you are not pregnant yet, it may be good idea for you to get the vaccine prior to getting pregnant. That, or get a new job

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Richard Chudacoff, MD, FACOG
     Chudacoff Obstetrics & Gynecology, PLLC
     Sugar Land, TX

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