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COVID-19 Vaccine_Pregnancy and Fertility

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Executive Agency Records
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Department of Health
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Government Report
Date
2018
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1
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Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect fertility? No. There is no evidence to date that the vaccine causes any problems with fertility or pregnancy, including the development of the placenta. In addition, there is no evidence that fertility problems, for women or men, are a side efect of ANY vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines. Women undergoing in vitro fertilization or other similar procedures should consult their doctor before receiving the vaccine to ensure proper timing. In fact, if you are thinking of getting pregnant soon, now is the time to get vaccinated! This will protect you and your baby from COVID-19 while pregnant and after birth. Why is it important to get the COVID-19 vaccine if pregnant or trying to conceive? Are the COVID-19 vaccines available to pregnant or nursing mothers? Yes. Reports show women who gave birth after being vaccinated passed on antibodies to their newborns, thus protecting them. It may also provide some immunity for nursing babies. Should I get vaccinated if I plan on becoming pregnant? Yes. …

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Pregnancy and the COVID-19 Vaccine Do the COVID-19 vaccines affect fertility? No. There is no evidence to date that the vaccine causes any problems with fertility or pregnancy, including the development of the placenta. In addition, there is no evidence that fertility problems, for women or men, are a side efect of ANY vaccine, including COVID-19 vaccines. Women undergoing in vitro fertilization or other similar procedures should consult their doctor before receiving the vaccine to ensure proper timing. In fact, if you are thinking of getting pregnant soon, now is the time to get vaccinated! This will protect you and your baby from COVID-19 while pregnant and after birth. Why is it important to get the COVID-19 vaccine if pregnant or trying to conceive? Are the COVID-19 vaccines available to pregnant or nursing mothers? Yes. Reports show women who gave birth after being vaccinated passed on antibodies to their newborns, thus protecting them. It may also provide some immunity for nursing babies. Should I get vaccinated if I plan on becoming pregnant? Yes. Pregnant women who get COVID-19 have a higher risk of hospitalization, admittance to the ICU, and may require ventilation, which means you require special equipment to breathe. It is safe and effective. Pregnant women who get COVID-19 are at a higher risk of severe illness. The vaccine will help protect them and their babies. For more information on COVID-19 Vaccines, please visit: Pfizer-BioNTech www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Pfizer-BioNTech.html Moderna www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/Moderna.html Novavax www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/novavax.html Janssen (J&J) www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/janssen.html U.S. Virgin Islands Department of Health IMMUNIZATION PROGRAM 340-776-1113 340-718-1311