Can Vaccination For Hepatitis, Rubella And Chickenpox Be Taken Before Pregnancy Plans?

Posted on Fri, 6 Mar 2015

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Question : Is it psbl to take vaccinations for hepatitis;mumps;rubella and chicken pox??Coverage period??Also about the cost?My wife had measles so Is it neccessary for her to take???We are planning for a pregnancy ;so shall we take prior to that???

Answered by Dr. Dr.Raju.A.T (9 hours later)

Brief Answer:
yes, for all

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

yes, you and your wife both can take Hepatitis A and B, Mumps, Measles and rubella (MMR) and Chicken pox (varicella) vaccines.

MMR and Varicella are available in single dose forms, where as hepatitis needs a minimum of two doses.

if you are planning for the pregnancy then it is best to finish the vaccines 6 months before the same.

Coverage for each vaccine is different but usually more than 10 years.

Cost differs on the brand and the institution you get them done. None cost more than 3000rs and not less than 1000rs.

Hope,I answered your query.

Wish you good health.

Regards,

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