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I was recently told by a colleague that pregnant healthcare personnel were not to administer live vaccines to others. I had never heard that in school or practice. Is that true?

This is not true. Pregnant healthcare personnel may administer any vaccine except the ACAM2000 smallpox vaccine.

Last reviewed: February 27, 2025

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I was recently told by a colleague that pregnant healthcare personnel were not to administer live vaccines to others. I had never heard that in school or practice. Is that true?

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