TB vaccine...

Tiffanywhite40

Hey ladies, I am waiting on a call back from my midwife, but thought I would ask here too....I am starting a new job at a healthcare center today and I have to get a TB vaccine....anyone know if this is safe to do so while pregnant? Thanks

purple4u

The BCG vaccine is a live vaccine so no it would not be appropriate in pregnancy.

WI-mommy-hopeful

I work in healthcare and was told by my OB that a TB test was perfectly safe.

Mags748

Is it a TB vaccine, or TB test? You said vaccine, but I am guessing you meant test. The test is safe, the vaccine, being a live virus is not.

I work in healthcare and have has two TB tests since have become pregnant.

Mrs.Priester2b

Agree with pp, I work in healthcare and had a TB test with my son and one with this pregnancy too.  It is safe.

Tiffanywhite40

Just got a call from my MW, she says no go. No vaccine while pregnant. Test is ok though.....really hope there is some way around this for my job, I really need to start working and didnt want to tell them I am pregnant before I even start. Just went through a drug test, level 2 backround check and digital fingerprinting- passed it all and now this....thought I would actually be able to start working before I had to tell anyone....havent worked since the 2nd week in may- and that job is where I was when I found out so they knew....please pray for me, I need to start working as we have many needs to take care of before the end of December!

purple4u

Just out if curiosity where do you live?

kchick

are you talking about a TB test or vaccine, the two are very different.  To my knowledge the TB vaccine is not given in the US.

Tiffanywhite40

LoL- I stated in my post I am talking about the vaccine. I know the difference between the vaccine and the test. My potential employer said "shot". Of course I will verify when I go in to talk to them as to whether it is a test or a vaccine. I live in Florida.

HBear19

Yeah, as PP said, there is no TB vaccine in the US.

A TB test is usually a PPD skin test, and that is safe. It is not uncommon for employers to require that. But not the vaccine.

hisbeautyalways

The vaccine is still given in the US, but it is rare.

https://www.chop.edu/service/vaccine-education-center/a-look-at-each-vaccine/tuberculosis-vaccine.html

Tiffanywhite40

Well I would be working with a lot of elderly people so I am not sure if thats why they give it. Again, I will be double checking to see when I go in, in an hour. Hopefully it is just the test and not the vaccine...

Tiffanywhite40

It was just the skin test....don't know why he kept saying shot and what not...all good though, passed and got the job! Yay

NickaDee07

It IS safe during pregnancy. I work in a hospital and have to get it once a year. This year I wanted to refuse it because I was worried it would harm my LO. I asked a couple OBs and Nurses and they all said it will the effect the baby.