CDC To Encourage Pregnant Women To Get The COVID-19 Vaccine ASAP

COVID-19 is a perilous disease, especially if you’re pregnant. Both the mother and the fetus are in danger, and all signs show that getting vaccinated won’t bring complications to the pregnancy. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urge pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19. Since only around a third of pregnant women have gotten the two doses, it is time to encourage people to think of the vaccine.

Studies have shown that vaccines do not come with any kind of risk, such as miscarriages. But catching COVID-19 may be fatal for both the mother and the fetus. Before getting authorized in the US last year, there was no data about the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women – who, in the beginning, have been excluded from clinical trials.

Researches have found no connection between vaccination and side effects in pregnancies – there’s no sign of miscarriages, premature births, or stillbirth. It has been said that if pregnant women get vaccinated, they can pass along the antibodies to the fetus in the womb. The vaccine is also safe for mothers who are currently breastfeeding.

2020 was a year full of studies, and one of them has shown that women who are pregnant can face higher risks of delivery complications or even death if they catch the virus.

CDC director Rochelle Walensky stated: “Pregnancy can be both a special time and also a stressful time—and pregnancy during a pandemic is an added concern for families. I strongly encourage those who are pregnant or considering pregnancy to talk with their healthcare provider about the protective benefits of the COVID-19 vaccine to keep their babies and themselves safe.”

Around 65% of Americans older than 12 have gotten the two doses of the vaccine, and only 31% of pregnant women have received the vaccine.