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To vaccinate or not to vaccinate that is the question pregnant women are asking themselves as COVID-19 shots roll out across the country.
Like so many things involving the pandemic, there are no easy answers. The two vaccines that have received emergency use authorization from the Food and Drug Administration were not tested for safety or efficacy in pregnant women, so there’s no hard data to go on.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says the vaccines “should not be withheld from pregnant individuals who meet criteria for vaccination,” such as the healthcare workers who received priority access. The medical group also says that “pregnant patients who decline vaccination should be supported in their decision.”
Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine if you’re pregnant? 5 key things to know
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Jan 27, 2021, 6:13am EST
As the COVID-19 vaccine rolls out to the general population, many pregnant women are wondering if they should get the vaccine.
Here are some key things you should know about the vaccine if you’re pregnant:
1. Should the vaccine be withheld from pregnant women?
Vaccination is likely the best way to prevent COVID-19 in pregnancy, when risks for severe illness and death from the virus are higher than usual.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists says COVID-19 vaccinations should not be withheld from pregnant women, and that women should discuss individual risks and benefits with their health care providers.
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The World Health Organization is warning pregnant women not to receive the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine due to a lack of data from initial clinical trials.
This week, the WHO Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization issued interim recommendations for use of the Moderna vaccine in people over the age of 18.
Among the guidance was an advisory that only pregnant women who are considered “high risk” to catch the virus, such as healthcare workers, should take the Moderna vaccine.
The WHO gave similar assessments on the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine earlier this month, citing insufficient data.
“While pregnancy puts women at a higher risk of severe COVID-19, the use of this vaccine in pregnant women is currently not recommended, unless they are at risk of high exposure,” they wrote.