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Is it safe for me to get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am breastfeeding my 6-month-old baby and taking Montair FX for hives?

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Is it safe for me to get the COVID-19 vaccine if I am breastfeeding my 6-month-old baby and taking Montair FX for hives?

Asked by Female, 40 · 26 days ago

Vikas Singh

M Pharmacy

26 days ago

Yes, it is completely safe for you to get the COVID-19 vaccine while breastfeeding your 6-month-old and taking Montair FX (which contains fexofenadine and montelukast) for your hives. There are no known interactions between the vaccine and this medication. Furthermore, COVID-19 vaccines are highly recommended for breastfeeding mothers, as the protective antibodies you develop can pass through your breast milk, offering some protection to your little one. You do not need to stop breastfeeding or skip your daily medication to get vaccinated. Please feel free to discuss this with your doctor at your next visit.

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