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Can I have vaccinations during pregnancy? Not all vaccines have been declared safe to be given during pregnancy. Therefore, if you are pregnant, it is best to avoid travelling to any destination where you will need vaccinating beforehand because there is a slight risk to your baby from vaccines, especially live vaccines (MMR, yellow fever, BCG, typhoid). However, if you cannot avoid the trip you should get vaccinated because, as a general rule, the disease will probably be more harmful to your baby than the vaccination. Vaccination guidelines differ between countries, so it is best to check with your GP who will weigh up the risks and benefits of each vaccine. Your GP will probably advise you to get vaccinated against a particular disease if there is a high risk of catching it on your trip.   Article continues below advertisement   If you are planning to become pregnant, make sure that your routine vaccinations are up-to-date. This is particularly important for rubella, which can be dangerous to the baby if the virus is caught during pregnancy. Pregnant women are especially susceptible to malaria. Malaria is a very serious disease that can result in serious illness or death of you and your baby. Malaria is most common in tropical countries but is spreading to other parts of the world including Switzerland and the United States. Try to avoid travelling to malarial areas while you are pregnant. If you cannot postpone or cancel your trip, preventative treatment is available. Be very careful to avoid being bitten by insects, and use a mosquito repellent specifically recommended for use in pregnancy. © Crown Copyright   (www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk 25/09/2007)     Travelling While Pregnant  How can I avoid food poisoning and diarrhoea when travelling?  Can I have vaccinations during pregnancy?  When is it safe to travel by plane?  more.... Risks and Health Concerns During Pregnancy  Alcohol and pregnancy  Smoking in pregnancy  Contact with animals during pregnancy  Rubella and HIV  Which viruses can harm an unborn baby?  more.... Pregnancy  Pregnant But Can't Poo?  Perineal massage  Top Tips for Relaxing During Pregnancy  The Usual Signs of Pregnancy  Glossary of Pregnancy Words  more.... Latest Forum Discussions just been back to butlins again lol Disneyland holidays!! Rabbits going on hol too lol ideas for holiday in december anyone been to lapland uk plane journey with a 5wk old baby  Pregnancy Cravings  Have a Peek a Boo at Plum Vision  Pregnancy for Beginners  Read some Pregnancy Features here  Read the Latest Baby and Pregnancy News