Question

A 30-year-old G1P0 at 10 weeks' gestation presents to her family physician. She is unsure about recommended vaccinations in pregnancy. According to NACI and Canadian obstetric guidance, which vaccination plan is most appropriate for a healthy pregnant patient?

Accepted Answer

Administer inactivated influenza vaccine during influenza season and Tdap in the third trimester.

Answer

Avoid all vaccines during pregnancy due to fetal risk.

Answer

Administer live attenuated varicella and MMR vaccines during the second trimester.

Answer

Give only Tdap postpartum to protect the newborn.

Answer

Administer pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine routinely in all pregnancies.

Practice question

A 30-year-old G1P0 at 10 weeks' gestation presents to her family physician. She is unsure about recommended vaccinations in pregnancy. According to NACI and Canadian obstetric guidance, which vaccination plan is most appropriate for a healthy pregnant patient?