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Covid vaccination while Breastfeeding
I am a mother of 8 months old son.I just want to know that can I take covid vaccinations while Breastfeeding and if yes then which vaccine is suitable for me bcoz there is some cases where few people died bcoz of blood clotting after taking astrozeneca(covishield).
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As per the current evidence Royal College of Gynecologist and Joint Committee for Vaccination and Immunization recommends vaccination of breastfeeding women as benefits outweighs the risk . Recently Govt of WB also changed their standpoint based on this.
You can visit this authentic source for further information.
https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/coronavirus-covid-19-pregnancy-and-womens-health/covid-19-vaccines-and-pregnancy/covid-19-vaccines-pregnancy-and-breastfeeding/
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Go for Covishield Vaccination after tking informed decision
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Please check your eligibility as per criteria from Govt of India
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