The Basics
What is Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine?
Indicated for active immunization for the prevention of febrile acute respiratory disease caused by Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7.
Brand names for Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine
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How Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine is classified
Vaccines
Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine During Pregnancy
Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine pregnancy category
Category Not AssignedNote that the FDA has deprecated the use of pregnancy categories, so for some medications, this information isn’t available. We still think it’s useful to list historical info, however, given what a common proxy this has been in the past.
What we know about taking Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine while pregnant
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Taking Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine While Breastfeeding
What are recommendations for lactation if you're taking Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine?
The adenovirus type 4 and type 7 vaccine is indicated only for military personnel between 17 and 50 years of age. No information is available on the use of adenovirus type 4 and type 7 vaccine during breastfeeding or its excretion in human milk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Academy of Pediatrics state that in general, vaccines given to a nursing mother do not affect the safety of breastfeeding for mothers or infants.[1][2] However, the product labeling recommends using caution in nursing mothers, because live virus is shed for 28 days following vaccination.
Maternal / infant drug levels
The adenovirus type 4 and type 7 vaccine is indicated only for military personnel between 17 and 50 years of age. No information is available on the use of adenovirus type 4 and type 7 vaccine during breastfeeding or its excretion in human milk. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and American Academy of Pediatrics state that in general, vaccines given to a nursing mother do not affect the safety of breastfeeding for mothers or infants.[1][2] However, the product labeling recommends using caution in nursing mothers, because live virus is shed for 28 days following vaccination.
Possible effects of Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine on milk supply
Relevant published information was not found as of the revision date.
Possible alternatives to Adenovirus Type 4 and Type 7 Vaccine
List of References
Lactation sources: Drugs and Lactation Database (LactMed) [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Library of Medicine (US); 2006-. Available from: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK501922/1. American Academy of Pediatrics Committee on Infectious Diseases, Kimberlin DW, Brady MT et al. Red Book: 2015 Report of the Committee on Infectious Diseases. 30th ed. Elk Grove Village, IL: American Academy of Pediatrics. 2015.
2. General recommendations on immunization — recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). MMWR Recomm Rep. 2011;60:1-64. PMID: 21293327
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