COVID-19 Vaccination and Pregnancy
Objectives: A review to assess the safety, efficacy, COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and awareness in pregnant women. Machanism: Pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 are characterized by more frequent hospitalization in intensive care units and are at three times higher risk of preterm; their newb...
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2022-09-01T00:00:00Z.
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| Summary: | Objectives: A review to assess the safety, efficacy, COVID-19 vaccination acceptance and awareness in pregnant women. Machanism: Pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 are characterized by more frequent hospitalization in intensive care units and are at three times higher risk of preterm; their newborns more often need invasive ventilation. Vaccination is the most effective preventive measures against SARS-CoV-2, but there are still questions about safety and immune response. Pregnant women were not included in study groups during phase III clinical trials. Findings in Brief: Vaccination during pregnancy is not associated with an increased risk of obstetric or neonatal complications; scientific communities recommend vaccination for pregnant women, those planning for pregnancy and those who are breastfeeding. Unfortunately, knowledge regarding COVID-19 vaccination and willingness to take vaccine during pregnancy is low. Conclusions: General practitioners and obstetricians have a large role in increasing public awareness of COVID-19 vaccination. No evidence of teratogenicity of the vaccine has been found. |
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| Item Description: | 0390-6663 10.31083/j.ceog4910220 |