In recent years, immunization for certain diseases in adulthood is increasingly recommended, such as for COVID-19 or influenza. Other vaccinations, such as tetanus, often have refreshers in adulthood as well, and in certain populations, depending on risk factors, other available vaccines may also be recommended.

When, as a healthcare professional, you find yourselves in the situation of vaccinating a person who is currently breastfeeding, you might question: are all vaccines compatible and safe during breastfeeding? Are there any periods of time when they are not, are there any complications to be expected, and if so, what are the consequences? So today, we talk about vaccines and lactation in LactApp Medical.

Notably, there are no experimental studies of vaccines during breastfeeding, so this information is based on the recommendations of guidelines and experts in the field.

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