Covid-19 vaccines are recommended in pregnancy even after infection
Although infection may give some level of natural immunity, it is not clear how long this can last. Read
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Although infection may give some level of natural immunity, it is not clear how long this can last. Read
Evidence so far shows that you are not more likely to be infected with Covid-19 in pregnancy, but you are at risk of more severe disease if you do catch it—and this can impact on the foetus. Read
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Readers have asked us what the guidance says on going into work while pregnant, and what employers need to do to ensure safety. Read
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are encouraging pregnant women to get the booster. Read
The RCOG and British Fertility Society both say those undergoing treatment can have the vaccine, and experts say there’s no evidence it affects fertility Read
We’ve answered some of your most frequently asked questions. Read
RCOG have advised that pregnant women receive the booster vaccine. Read
The vaccines are recommended for pregnant women. Read
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The official guidance says the main exception to the eight week interval minimum is those about to start immunosuppressant treatment. Read
We don’t have long-term data on the use of the vaccines in pregnancy, but our knowledge is growing, and the evidence we do have so far is reassuring. Read
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