The
information coming from the medical community has been confusing when it comes
to the issue of COVID-19 and pregnancy.
According
to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, COVID-19 vaccines
should not be withheld from pregnant individuals who meet criteria for
vaccination based on recommended priority groups.
But on
Tuesday, the
World Health Organization said while pregnancy does put women at a
higher risk of severe COVID-19, the use of the Moderna vaccine in pregnant
women is currently not recommended – unless they are at risk of high exposure.
Neither
the Pfizer nor the Moderna vaccine were tested on pregnant women,
although there are women who were enrolled in the clinical trials who received
the vaccine, then became pregnant.
While
doctors say there were no adverse reactions reported from that group to the
FDA, there just isn't enough data yet.
If
you are pregnant and eligible for the vaccine, the recommendation is that you
talk to your doctor so you can decide together what's best.
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