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tetanus and breastfeeding
From:
doug rogers <[log in to unmask]>
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Lactation Information and Discussion <[log in to unmask]>
Date:
Tue, 23 Apr 1996 23:04:30 -0400
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>A mom has asked me if it is ok for her to bfeed her 11 month old
>daughter after she(the mom) has had a tetanus shot. The baby nurses
>about 3 times a day.

I certainly think there is no contraindication. The baby just would gotten
three tetanus immunizations in its DPTP shots.

When I was working in Haiti we would give pregnant and unimmunized moms
tetanus shots. The theory was that through passive immunization their
unborn babe would be protected against tetanus which was very common.

Karen Cunningham M.D. C.C.F.P.
London Ontario Canada
Email : [log in to unmask]
(My husbands address)

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