Preconception health includes staying up to date on vaccinations.

• A. Up to date on vaccinations
• B. Vaccinations are unnecessary preconception
• C. Vaccinations should be avoided
• D. Vaccination status is irrelevant

Answer: (A)

Staying up to date on vaccines is a key part of planning for pregnancy because vaccines protect both the mother and the developing baby from infections that can cause serious complications. Being current before conception lowers the risk of illnesses such as rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B during pregnancy, and helps ensure a safer gestational period. Some vaccines are best given before trying to conceive, and a few are timed around pregnancy for safety, but the goal is to have current immunizations prior to pregnancy. That’s why this statement is the best choice. The idea that vaccines are unnecessary, should be avoided, or have no relevance doesn’t align with guidelines designed to prevent preventable infections during pregnancy.