Is it safe for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding to get the HPV vaccine?

Question: 

Is it safe for people who are pregnant or breastfeeding to get the HPV vaccine?

Answer: 

The HPV vaccines are not recommended for use in pregnancy because the safety of the vaccines in pregnancy is unknown. However, if a pregnant person happens to receive the HPV vaccine, it is important to note that the vaccine has not been shown to cause any harm to the baby. The HPV vaccine may be administered to people who are breastfeeding.

Date last reviewed: 
Monday, Feb 07, 2022