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Medicines diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (acellular) and poliomyelitis (inactivated)Question & answer

diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis (acellular) and poliomyelitis (inactivated) · Medicine question

Can I breastfeed after vaccination?

iatroX medicinesPublished 20 August 2026Reviewed 20 August 2026

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Yes. These are inactivated vaccines, and harm to a breastfed infant is not expected.

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NHS Specialist Pharmacy ServiceNHS Specialist Pharmacy Service · NHS medicine guidance

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