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Vaccines are given to pregnant women to develop immunity against certain diseases. Immunization protects both mother and foetus. Immunization should be done before gestation because some vaccines are not safe during pregnancy. However in case of breakdown of an epidemic, pregnant women are vaccinated. Vaccines which are safe during pregnancy include Tetanus, Influenza, Poliomyelitis, Cholera, Hepatitis B. Small pox vaccine, Oral Poliomyelitis vaccine, Rubella vaccine should be avoided during pregnancy as they are harmful for both mother and foetus.
Immunization of pregnant women comes under health care programme of government. It can be done at different health centres set up by government. The only need is to generate awareness among people to use these facilities.
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