I'm still feeding my 17 months old son and i'm advised to get the vaccination by my office authority. Can I take now?

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Author of questionMom of a 5 yr 9 m old boy4 years ago

A. Thank you so very much Doctor.. yes I did read the notification but I was still in dilemma and worried that after taking vaccine, my son will like to drink my milk, and I won't be able to stop him from drinking as he likes it more nowadays but now u took me out from this dilemma. I have been called to take the vaccination by tomorrow and now I have finalised to go n get it. Thanks once again. stay safe stay healthy!!!

Dr GhouseGuardian of 3 children4 years ago

A. Yes you can At present there is no problem a lactaing mother can take the covid-19 vaccine and continue to breast feed the baby as the government has also given permission for breastfeeding mothers take the vaccine no problem take the vaccine ok

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