#asktheexperts my baby is 4 months old and is exclusively breastfed. I would like to start solids from 6 months and continue feeding till 1 year age. when can I take the covid vaccine? and should I stop feeding after taking the vaccination?

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studies are going on but my personal opinion is that you should take the vaccination. .
government of India does not allow lactating mother and pregnant mother to take vaccination.
at present the government does not have any statistics and studies and clinical trials to show whether this vaccine is safe for them or not.
but according to  . .Western studies and western medical guidelines they recommend that lactating mothers can take the vaccination. also so there are many e gynaecological and paediatric doctors would recommend this. the final decision has to be taken by the mother after consulting your personal doctor

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Hello mom 
Mostly Dr are recommending not to take vaccination if you are a breastfeeding mother. Because there are not much study is available which can prove that vaccination is safe while being a lactating mother and during pregnancy period. So you should definitely avoid taking vaccination till you are breastfeeding your baby