Live virus vaccines should not be used in pregnancy because of the possibility of teratogenic effects. Live agents include the measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine; live influenza vaccine (FluMist); oral polio vaccine; BCG (bacille Calmette-Guerin) vaccine; yellow fever vaccine; and smallpox vaccine.
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Dr. Duff is Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.
Dr. Edwards is a Resident in the Department of Medicine, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.
Dr. Duff is Professor of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville.
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