How long should I wait post immunization to get pregnant?
Patient: hi. im going to kenya next month and have to have immunisations including yelow fever, hep a and b, malaria tablets and was wondering if there is a certain amount of time we will have to wait after having these injections before i get pregnant as i don t want to increase risks to baby Doctor: Hello,After such immunization schedules, it is better to wait for three months before trying to conceive. Usually, a period of two weeks to one month is suggested after live vaccine injections. Since these are only prophylactic procedures, there is no specific restriction, but, as a safety precaution, you can use temporary contraception for 6-8 weeks at least. Please use prenatal vitamins right from now on. You can also see a specialist once you settle down for further plans. When immunization is advised for Rubella in TORCH infections, pregnancy is strictly avoided for 3 months after vaccination. Hope this helps.