Pregnant women queue up for a Covid-19 test
MUMBAI: While the country is gearing up for the vaccine roll out sometime next year, and with vaccine manufacturers seeking emergency authorisation, some groups may have to wait longer even after it becomes available for the general public. Experts from apex institutes across the country feel there is not much clarity on whether the vaccines will be safe for pregnant women, and unless they are tried and tested, they will have to wait longer.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) epidemiologist Dr Samiran Panda told TOI pregnant women cannot risk taking the vaccine as trials did not include this group. “One will put the child in the womb at risk. They are a vulnerable population and unless there is enough data, this group cannot be given the vaccine,” he said.