pregnant & getting new puppy ?

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Hi there, I am delurking to ask for some insight.

I am 6.5 months pregnant at the present time. We have been

researching the vaccination issue for quite some time now both for

our future children and pets.

My concern is that I have " heard " warnings about pregnant women being

around 'newly vaccinated babies' and or 'puppies' and am curious if

anyone has any proof that this is not just a hoax. I have learned to

be cautious of what I hear until I have confirmed it....

We placed a deposit with a breeder on a future puppy over a year ago

and due to delays and timing difficulties NOW is when he has to come,

unfortunately this was BEFORE we began our research on the

vaccination issue and well before we ever thought I would be pregnant

this year! :-). (otherwise we would have found a non vaxing breeder)

So.... we have the big 8 week old fluff ball tentatively flying in

this Thursday and I am not sure if I should be taking major or minor

precautions for my unborn childs safety and if so, for how long. The

breeder has informed us that apparently her dogs get their shots at 5

weeks, 7 weeks and 9 weeks (overkill or what?). Although we will

discontinue all future vaccinations, he will have been vaccinated at

5 weeks and as well as 1 WEEK PRIOR TO HIS ARRIVAL at our home.

Anyone have any concrete thoughts on this??

Thanks

Ontario, Canada