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Pregnant women strongly encouraged to get the COVID vaccine says Gov

Fri, 17 Dec 2021

Pregnant woman are being urged to get themselves vaccinated against COVID-19 following the publication of further evidence providing reassurance on the safety of the jab.

The latest data from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) shows good outcomes for vaccinated women who had their babies up to August this year.

Data shows 98% of pregnant women in hospital with symptomatic COVID-19 are unvaccinated, while no fully vaccinated pregnant women were admitted to intensive care with COVID-19 in England between February and the end of September 2021.

Professor Lucy Chappell, DHSC’s Chief Scientific Adviser and Honorary Consultant Obstetrician, said: ‘This pandemic has created a lot of fear and uncertainty for those who are thinking about pregnancy or expecting a baby, with COVID-19 being very dangerous for pregnant women in particular.

‘It is therefore really important that they get their COVID-19 vaccine - which has now protected hundreds of thousands of pregnant women around the world.

‘The latest data are hugely reassuring and further shows the vaccines continue to be the best way pregnant women can keep themselves and their babies safe from this virus.’

Pregnant women who have passed the three month mark following their second dose are being encouraged to come forward for the booster to provide them and their baby increased protection against the virus.

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