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Welcome To OTIS!

OTIS, the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists, is a non-profit organization made up of individual services (TIS) throughout North America.  We are dedicated to providing accurate evidence-based, clinical information to patients and health care professionals about exposures during pregnancy and lactation. If you have questions about your risks please locate a service near you by clicking on the map above.

What's Happening at OTIS

OTIS Annual Meeting

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Join us for the 23rd International OTIS Conference! The 2010 Annual Education Conference will be held in Louisville, KY from June 26th to June 29th, in conjunction with the annual meetings of the Teratology Society and Neurobehavioral Teratology Society.

News

2009 H1N1 Flu (Swine Flu): Information for Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

2009 H1N1 flu (formerly called swine flu) is caused by a type of influenza virus called H1N1. Pregnant women are at an increased risk for complications from the flu. For this reason, it is important to try to protect yourself from getting sick, and to contact your health care provider if you become ill.

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Have you gotten your seasonal flu shot?

Did you know that pregnant women are at an increased risk to develop complications from the seasonal flu? An important way to protect yourself against the flu this season is to get vaccinated. The seasonal influenza vaccine given by injection (flu shot) is safe to get at any time during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

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Come and See Us

OTIS exhibits and presents at many national and international scientific events. Come and visit us at the following meetings.

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Pregnant in Virginia

After much time and searching many various websites, I found yours and called the national number listed. The person I spoke with

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Trying to Conceive in Illinois

As a woman trying to get pregnant with my first child, your website was a valuable find - but it was the OTIS counselor I spoke with who did much more for me than just answer my call.

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Breastfeeding in Florida

I am a breastfeeding mom taking several different medications for depression. I have always wanted to breastfeed,

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