The FDA-assigned Pregnancy Category B
Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the
fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant
women.
The FDA-assigned Pregnancy Category C
Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus
and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but
potential benefits may warrant use of the drug in pregnant women
despite potential risks.
Effectiveness of Influenza Vaccine during Pregnancy in Preventing Hospitalizations
and Outpatient Visits for Respiratory Illness in Pregnant Women and Their Infants
Why are we still injecting mercury into pregnant women, infants and children? A review of the thimerosal issue. SafeMinds letter to ACIP. Download here.
Methylmercury: Epidemiology Update by Kate Mahaffey, EPA
Study from Pediatrics showing better efficacy of the live nasal flu vaccine vs. the inactivated flu vaccine in children - Trivalent live attenuated intranasal influenza vaccine administered during the 2003-2004 influenza type A (H3N2) outbreak provided immediate, direct, and indirect protection in children.
Study showing better efficacy of live nasal flu vaccine vs. inactivated vaccine in preventing acute otitis media in children - The Efficacy of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine Against Influenza-associated Acute Otitis Media in Children