
Anonymous
3 years
Gardasil, AstraZeneca & Breastfeeding Dilemma
Hi!
I just recently completed my Gardasil vaccine dose 2 on 29/4/2021 and will need to complete my 3rd dose in Aug/21.
I am also a breastfeeding mother of a 20 months old. They say the best vaccine is the one that’s available which for now is AstraZeneca. Will there be any issue if I took AZ in between my Gardasil shot while breastfeeding? Should I wait for Pfizer instead (as recommended by KKM for breastfeeding/expecting mothers)? Thanks.

Dr Nur Syuhada binti Zulkifli,
3 years
Greetings! Thank you for your questions.
For your information, according to Centers of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), COVID-19 vaccines were previously recommended to be administered alone, with a minimum interval of 14 days before or after administration of any other vaccines. However, COVID-19 vaccines and other vaccines may now be administered without regard to timing. This may include simultaneous administration of COVID-19 vaccines with other vaccines on the same day, as well as co-administration within 14 days. Besides, COVID-19 vaccines are also safe for breastfeeding mothers, as the rate of complications reported are too small.
Therefore, it is fine for you to take the vaccine jab. Nevertheless, it is better that you get further confirmation from a doctor or specialist at a nearby clinic or hospital, as well as report to the medical officer at your Vaccination Center.
You can also contact the Crisis Preparedness and Response Center (CPRC) or JKJAV. In addition, continue the routine of regular hand hygiene, practice social/physical incarceration, wear face masks outdoors and adhere to other pandemic SOPs.
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