vaccine interactions? + late pill

iVillage Member
Registered: 02-08-2006
vaccine interactions? + late pill
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Sat, 03-25-2006 - 2:58am
hellO! i was just wondering if you know whether the birth control pill has any interactions with vaccines.. (specifically, meningococcal C vaccine). also, im on tri cyclen and had two active pills left, and took my 2nd to last active pill 3 hours late. do you think that will be very significant in changing the effectiveness? thanks!!!
iVillage Member
Registered: 12-30-2003
Sat, 03-25-2006 - 11:18am

Hi n-e-r-d, welcome!

I haven't heard anything about vaccines decreasing the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives, but that would be a good question to ask your pharmacist or doctor. Taking your pill 3 hours late probably isn't enough to decrease your protection but for some women who are very sensitive to hormonal fluctuations it could increase the risk of spotting.

Thanks for posting. Please ask if you have more questions. Let us know what your pharmacist says, ok?

Good luck,

      Jill