Last update Nov. 23, 2023

Poliomyelitis Vaccines

Compatible

Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.

The live attenuated poliovirus vaccine (Sabin), which is administered orally, and the inactivated poliovirus vaccine (Salk), which is administered intramuscularly, contain 3 poliovirus serotypes and are used for active immunization against poliomyelitis. Both are compatible with breastfeeding.

Several medical societies and expert authors consider safe to use this vaccine during breastfeeding. (CDC 2023 y 2011, Red Book 2021-2024 p108-9, CAV-AEP 2019, Lawrence 2016 p402, Taylor 2003, Briggs 2015, Sachs 2013, Raney 2012, Chen 2010, WHO 2002)

After the neonatal period, breastfeeding has no inhibitory effect on the antibody response of infants to oral poliovirus vaccine. (Triki 1997, John 1976)

Duration of breastfeeding improves the response to oral polio vaccine in infants: there is increased serum antibody titer against polio (Sanz 2013, Haque 2014) and improved intestinal immunity against poliovirus (Brickley 2018, Hahn 1990). Breastfed infants have better serum and secretory responses to peroral and parenteral vaccines (diphtheria, tetanus, polio) than formula-fed infants. (Hahn 1990)

VACCINES AND BREASTFEEDING:

(RedBook 2021-2024, CDC 2023, 2011 y 2000, Taylor 2019, Lawrence 2016 p402, Sachs 2013, Munoz 2013, Raney 2012, Perin 2012, Gall 2012, Chen 2010, Pisacane 2010, Schmidt 2004, López 2002, Pickering 1998, Pabst 1997, Hahn 1990)

Vaccines are compatible with lactation, both live attenuated microorganisms and killed, inactivated or formed by parts or toxoids of the same or generated by recombinant technology.

They do not pass into milk, except for rubella, which does not usually infect the infant or only mildly, and do not cause problems in infants, except for yellow fever in infants under 6 months of age. 

Breastfeeding may improve the antibody response of vaccines and cause fewer side effects such as fever or anorexia. 

Immediate postpartum is the best time to vaccinate measles-rubella-mumps and varicella in women who were not immunized.

Breastfeeding women can and should be protected with the recommended vaccines as other adults.

Breastfed infants should be immunized according to the appropriate immunization schedule.

Suggestions made at e-lactancia are done by APILAM team of health professionals, and are based on updated scientific publications. It is not intended to replace the relationship you have with your doctor but to compound it. The pharmaceutical industry contraindicates breastfeeding, mistakenly and without scientific reasons, in most of the drug data sheets.

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References

  1. CDC- ACIP. Vaccine Recommendations and Guidelines of the ACIP. Special Situations. Breastfeeding and Vaccination. - 2023 Consulted on Oct. 25, 2023 Full text (link to original source)
  2. CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Vaccination Safety for Breastfeeding Mothers. Breastfeeding and Special Circumstances. 2023 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  3. (Red Book). AAP. Kimberlin DW, Barnett ED, , Lynfield R, Sawyer MH eds. Red Book: 2021-2024. Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 32th ed. Elk Grove Village, - 2021
  4. Taylor CM, Shelton CM. Vaccine recommendations in pregnancy and lactation. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2019 Jan - Feb;59(1):137-140. Abstract
  5. CAV-AEP. Comité asesor de vacunas de la Asociación Española de Pediatría. Lactancia materna y vacunas. None 2019 Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  6. Brickley EB, Wieland-Alter W, Connor RI, Ackerman ME, Boesch AW, Arita M, Weldon WC, O'Ryan MG, Bandyopadhyay AS, Wright PF. Intestinal Immunity to Poliovirus Following Sequential Trivalent Inactivated Polio Vaccine/Bivalent Oral Polio Vaccine and Trivalent Inactivated Polio Vaccine-only Immunization Schedules: Analysis of an Open-label, Randomized, Controlled Trial in Chilean Infants. Clin Infect Dis. 2018 Oct 30;67(suppl_1):S42-S50. Abstract Full text (link to original source)
  7. Briggs GG, Freeman RK, Towers CV, Forinash AB. Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation: A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk. Wolters Kluwer Health. Tenth edition (acces on line) 2015
  8. Haque R, Snider C, Liu Y, Ma JZ, Liu L, Nayak U, Mychaleckyj JC, Korpe P, Mondal D, Kabir M, Alam M, Pallansch M, Oberste MS, Weldon W, Kirkpatrick BD, Petri WA Jr. Oral polio vaccine response in breast fed infants with malnutrition and diarrhea. Vaccine. 2014 Abstract
  9. Sanz-Ramos M, Manno D, Kapambwe M, Ndumba I, Musonda KG, Bates M, Chibumbya J, Siame J, Monze M, Filteau S, Gompels UA; CIGNIS study team.. Reduced Poliovirus vaccine neutralising-antibody titres in infants with maternal HIV-exposure. Vaccine. 2013 Apr 12;31(16):2042-9. Abstract
  10. Munoz FM. Maternal immunization: an update for pediatricians. Pediatr Ann. 2013 Abstract
  11. Sachs HC; Committee On Drugs. The transfer of drugs and therapeutics into human breast milk: an update on selected topics. Pediatrics. 2013 Sep;132(3):e796-809. Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  12. Raney EC, El-Ibiary SY. Immunizations and pregnancy: an update for pharmacists. J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2012 Abstract
  13. CDC. National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. General recommendations on immunization --- recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep. 2011 Abstract Full text (in our servers)
  14. Chen LH, Zeind C, Mackell S, LaPointe T, Mutsch M, Wilson ME. Breastfeeding travelers: precautions and recommendations. J Travel Med. 2010 Jan-Feb;17(1):32-47. Abstract Full text (in our servers)
  15. Pisacane A, Continisio P, Palma O, Cataldo S, De Michele F, Vairo U. Breastfeeding and risk for fever after immunization. Pediatrics. 2010 Abstract Full text (in our servers)
  16. Schmidt JV, Kroger AT, Roy SL. Report from the CDC. Vaccines in women. J Womens Health (Larchmt). 2004 Abstract
  17. López-Alarcón M, Garza C, Habicht JP, Martínez L, Pegueros V, Villalpando S. Breastfeeding attenuates reductions in energy intake induced by a mild immunologic stimulus represented by DPTH immunization: possible roles of interleukin-1beta, tumor necrosis factor-alpha and leptin. J Nutr. 2002 Abstract Full text (in our servers)
  18. WHO / UNICEF. BREASTFEEDING AND MATERNAL MEDICATION Recommendations for Drugs in the Eleventh WHO Model List of Essential Drugs. Department of Child and Adolescent Health and Development (WHO/UNICEF) 2002 Abstract Full text (link to original source) Full text (in our servers)
  19. Pickering LK, Granoff DM, Erickson JR, Masor ML, Cordle CT, Schaller JP, Winship TR, Paule CL, Hilty MD. Modulation of the immune system by human milk and infant formula containing nucleotides. Pediatrics. 1998 Feb;101(2):242-9. Abstract
  20. Pabst HF, Spady DW, Pilarski LM, Carson MM, Beeler JA, Krezolek MP. Differential modulation of the immune response by breast- or formula-feeding of infants. Acta Paediatr. 1997 Abstract
  21. Triki H, Abdallah MV, Ben Aissa R, Bouratbine A, Ben Ali Kacem M, Bouraoui S, Koubaa C, Zouari S, Mohsni E, Crainic R, Dellagi K. Influence of host related factors on the antibody response to trivalent oral polio vaccine in Tunisian infants. Vaccine. 1997 Abstract
  22. Hahn-Zoric M, Fulconis F, Minoli I, Moro G, Carlsson B, Böttiger M, Räihä N, Hanson LA. Antibody responses to parenteral and oral vaccines are impaired by conventional and low protein formulas as compared to breast-feeding. Acta Paediatr Scand. 1990 Abstract
  23. John TJ, Devarajan LV, Luther L, Vijayarathnam P. Effect of breast-feeding on seroresponse of infants to oral poliovirus vaccination. Pediatrics. 1976 Abstract

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