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Why Is Abortion Advised During Pregnancy?
i'm one month pregnant now, and i got my 2 doses of anti rabis vaccine 2wks ago without knowing that i wAS PREGNAN and i'm due for 1 more dose next wk, today i had my transe vaginal scan and my doctor asked me to abort the pregnancy and he did not explain the cause why and i'm very worried whether it is due to my vaccine, is it safe to have antirabis vaccine during pregnancy, it would be very kind if you would reply my question, thanking you
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
I am not able to understand why your doctor asked you to abort the baby.
Because of the dangers of possible rabies, pregnancy is not a contraindication to postexposure rabies prophylaxis. Available evidence so far has not shown increased risk of abortion, preterm birth or fetal anomolies associated with rabies vaccine. So do not worry.
In summary rabies vaccine is not contraindicated in pregnancy. If it is necessary it should be prescribed. I suggest you discuss with your doctor as to why he advised abortion. If you wish you can have follow up with another doctor.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I will be answering your concerns today.
I am not able to understand why your doctor asked you to abort the baby.
Because of the dangers of possible rabies, pregnancy is not a contraindication to postexposure rabies prophylaxis. Available evidence so far has not shown increased risk of abortion, preterm birth or fetal anomolies associated with rabies vaccine. So do not worry.
In summary rabies vaccine is not contraindicated in pregnancy. If it is necessary it should be prescribed. I suggest you discuss with your doctor as to why he advised abortion. If you wish you can have follow up with another doctor.
I hope this is helpful.
If you have further concerns, I will be happy to answer.
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