Rubella Vaccine

Atenuated rubella virus vaccine.

Rubella virus has been isolated in breast milk of most vaccinated women. ^{(Losonsky 1982-I, Buimovici 1977)}

After maternal immunization, rubella virus appears in the nasopharynx and throat of 56% of breastfed infants; antibodies against rubella appeared in 25% and none became ill or had side effects. ^{(Losonsky 1982-II, Buimovici 1977, Grillner 1973)}
In another study, no rubella virus antigen was detected in the breast milk of any of 169 mothers vaccinated postpartum. ^{(Hisano 2016)}

The origin of a case of rubella in the neonatal period following maternal vaccination is questionable. ^{(Lerman 1981, Landes 1980)}

Rubella virus-specific IgA antibodies appear in the milk of vaccinated mothers. ^{(Losonsky 1982-I)}

Antibodies to rubella were found in 6-month-old infants whose mothers had either passed natural rubella or had been vaccinated; the serum antibody response after vaccination of these infants was normal. ^{(Krogh 1989)}

 

Several medical societies and expert authors consider safe to use this vaccine during lactation. ^{(CDC 2023 and 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).}

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.

See below the information of this related product:

• Maternal Rubella (Safe product and/or breastfeeding is the best option.)