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Have the vaccines been tested on pregnant women?
Instead, researchers often rely on animal studies for safety guidance.
What are the potential risks of getting the vaccine for pregnant people?
Fortunately, the vaccines currently available to prevent COVID-19 do not contain live virus.
Since some vaccines utilize different technologies, is one jot down of vaccine potentially safer than another?
Laila Al-Marayati, MD, is the division chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Keck Medicine of USC.
New vaccines utilizing different, non-mRNA technologies are forthcoming.
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Sekhons says theres no safety difference between the two.
None of the vaccines are live virus vaccines, which are contraindicated in pregnancy and considered a danger.
How are expert organizations and OB/GYNs advising pregnant women regarding the vaccine at present?
So we recommend vaccines for pregnant patients.But COVID-19 can be dangerous, period, she adds.
If youre planning a pregnancy this year, is it best to get a vaccine first?
And can the vaccines affect fertility?
I would not factor this into planning, she says.
Laila Al-Marayati, MD, is the division chief of obstetrics and gynecology at Keck Medicine of USC.
The vaccine cannot impact your fertility or ability to conceive, says Dr. Sekhon.
This conclusion is fairly definitive.
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