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Can a pregnant woman take covid vaccine

2021-05-04 14:50:54
I am 9 month pregnant and my due date is within a week can I take covid vaccine as a precautionary measure even though I dont have the disease and will it affect my baby in any case.If yes then can I take vaccine after delivery during lactation period?
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You can take the vaccine during pregnancy or during lactation safely. FOGSI the federation of obstetrics & gynaecologist societies of India, recommends vaccination in lactating women and in pregnancy after the third month.

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No as per present guidelines, pregnant and lactating women are not advised to take covid vaccine.... Just get the covid RTPCR done and take precautionary measures...

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Covid vaccination is relativelycontraindicated in pregnant and lactating mothers. You can take vaccine once your child has discontinued breastfeeding.

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