Ian Chute
20 July, 2021, 2:00 pm
Pregnant women have a 22 times increased chance of dying if they contract COVID-19. This, according to New Zealand public health advocate and Immunisation Advisory Centre director Professor Nikki Turner. Picture: JOVESA NAISUA/FILE
There is no evidence to suggest that COVID-19 vaccines are harmful to unborn babies, says Professor Michelle Giles.
She made the comment during the Fiji National University’s Explain the Science virtual panel discussion last week.
Prof Giles said pregnant women, who had not made up their minds about getting vaccinated, should take into consideration that a severe infection of COVID-19 would have a worse effect on the unborn child.
Ian Chute
20 July, 2021, 2:30 pm
Pregnant women have a 22 times increased chance of dying if they contract COVID-19. This, according to New Zealand public health advocate and Immunisation Advisory Centre director Professor Nikki Turner. Picture: JOVESA NAISUA/FILE
Multiple factors, including being pregnant, can affect the seriousness of COVID-19 infections in women, says Professor Caroline Homer.
She said this while speaking during the Fiji National University’s Explain the Science virtual panel discussion last week.
Prof Homer said the risk of severe COVID-19 infection was higher for pregnant women, among other factors that could exacerbate the ability to fight the virus.
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