Host: The Japanese Society of Toxicology
It is well known that vaccines play an important role in improving the health of mothers and children. Vaccination before pregnancy can prevent diseases that cause birth defects. While vaccination before or during pregnancy is increasing, some people hesitate to get a vaccine. Concern about safety is the most common reason why women do not vaccinate before or during pregnancy. Reproductive and developmental toxicity studies are conducted as a non-clinical evaluation of vaccine. In this presentation, I would like to introduce the new guidelines for vaccines and the results of approved vaccines.
