The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a statement today regarding vaccine safety for pregnant people. The data found pregnant and recently pregnant people are at increased risk for severe illness caused by COVID-19. The overall risk of severe illness is low, but it is still increased compared with non-pregnant people. Details regarding the safety and efficacy of vaccines in pregnancy were also shared by the CDC. Vaccination is now recommended for all people over the age of 12. The CDC also encourages pregnant people who receive vaccination to participate in v-safe. V-Safe is “CDC’s smartphone-based tool that uses text messaging and web surveys to provide personalized health check-ins after vaccination.” The registration site may be found here.
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