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Most vaccines are safe for breastfeeding women and their infants. Most prescription medications are safe as well. However, breastfeeding women should avoid tobacco, e-cigarettes, and marijuana use. They should also avoid or significantly limit alcohol use.
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Learn about vaccination safety for breastfeeding mothers.
Most medications are safe for breastfeeding mothers' and their infants.
Using tobacco or e-cigarettes while breastfeeding can be harmful to infants.
Using marijuana while breastfeeding may allow harmful chemicals to pass from mothers to infants.
Not drinking alcohol is the safest option for breastfeeding mothers and their infants.