Should pregnant women get the coronavirus vaccine? By Victoria Lewis | February 2, 2021 at 10:45 AM EST - Updated February 2 at 1:58 PM
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says COVID-19 vaccinations should not be withheld from pregnant women, who should discuss individual risks and benefits with their health care providers.
However, the World Health Organization (WHO) says pregnant women should not receive the Moderna vaccine unless they are at high risk of exposure, such as health care workers.
What do we know for sure? Pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19. The recommendation right now is that pregnant women should get the vaccine. It appears to be as safe as it is for other populations, said Dr. Kevin Taylor, the Emergency Room Director for Bethesda Hospital. It’s important to know that COVID infection during pregnancy is a higher risk situation.
âNo Red Flagsâ In Pregnant Women Taking Vaccine By Ralph Ellis
Feb. 2, 2021 Speaking to an International AIDS Society meeting, Anthony Fauci, MD, says research so far shows pregnant women can safely receive the coronavirus vaccine.
Fauci addressed the IAS COVID-19 Conference, Monday, saying about 100,000 pregnant women in the United States have been vaccinated and none has shown serious side effects.
âWe had a lot of pregnant women vaccinated,â said Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. âThe FDA followed them and will continue to follow them. Even though we donât have good data on it, the data that weâre collecting on it so far has no red flags.â
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