Ohio health officials on Monday urged pregnant people to get the COVID-19 vaccine, noting August was the deadliest month in the U.S. for pregnant patients.
Are the Covid-19 vaccines safe for pregnant, nursing women?
Are the Covid-19 vaccines safe for pregnant, nursing women? By Sara Goldenberg and Misty Stiver | February 1, 2021 at 7:37 PM EST - Updated February 1 at 7:37 PM
CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Studies show pregnant women with severe Covid-19 are at higher risk for hospitalization, ICU admission, and ventilation.
So if you’re expecting a baby, you may be wondering if you should get the coronavirus vaccine when it’s available to you.
Cleveland Clinic Doctor Tosin Goje said although there haven’t been vaccine trials done during pregnancy, existing safety data is reassuring.
“Based on peer-reviewed, vigorous scientific review of the data that we have in non-pregnant patients, we feel it’s safe for pregnant patients who desire the vaccine to get it. Especially if the risk of acquiring COVID in their community is high,” Dr. Tosin Goje said.