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The Covid-19 Vaccine and Pregnancy: What You Need to Know
The first Covid-19 vaccines are available to the public, but with that come many questions regarding their safety among pregnant and lactating women. Don’t worry, Our experts Dr. Sneha Varahala, Pharm.D and Dr. Sunitanarra Reddy, ID specialist, Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad have all the answers.
Q. Is it safe to get vaccinated during pregnancy?
A. There are no reported concerns with the?current vaccines in India, but there is less experience in?pregnancy?with these?vaccines than with the Pfizer and Moderna?vaccines, which has led to the Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, UK recommending a preference for Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna.
Q. Can a woman who went through C-section get jabbed?
A. Yes
Q. Are there any risks with getting jabbed after giving birth?
A. No, the vaccine can be taken anytime post-delivery.
Q. I am three months pregnant. I was Covid positive three months back but I am now negative. Can I get vaccinated now?
A. Yes
Q. Can breastfeeding mothers get vaccinated?
A. Yes
Q. Do I need to stop breastfeeding for three days if I get vaccinated?
A. No, that’s a misconception.
Q. I lost my baby two months back due to premature delivery. Is it okay for me to get vaccinated?
A. Yes, it’s perfectly safe
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