Should you get the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant? Here's what experts say.
Pregnant people might hesitate to get vaccinated because there’s no data on how it works for them. Medical experts lay out what is known and how each person can weigh their own risks and benefits.
For people who are pregnant, the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines is prompting agonizing questions about whether it’s safer to get the vaccine or risk infection. Despite emerging evidence that the vaccines are generally safe and effective, there is virtually no data as to whether that’s true for those who are expecting, even though they are at higher risk of complications from the disease.
The world’s regulatory bodies have at times issued contradictory advice about pregnancy and COVID-19 vaccines. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has said that the vaccines should be available to pregnant people but ultimately leaves the decision up to expectant parents and their doctors. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends against it unless
