The Data We’ve Been Waiting for on Vaccine Safety and Pregnancy

“Vaccines should not be withheld from women,” says Dr. Erica Hardy, an infectious disease physician at Women & Infants Hospital. She joins healthcare leaders across the country who are raising awareness about COVID-19 vaccine safety and pregnancy. New self-reported data gathered from the vaccine rollout suggests there is no additional risk for pregnant women who take a COVID-19 vaccine. The latest information from the CDC helps address several sources of misinformation that concerned pregnant women — a group that is usually susceptible to more severe respiratory illnesses. In this week’s episode, Dr. Hardy discusses COVID-19 outcomes among pregnant women and the potential risks of not getting vaccinated. She also dispels some of the false rumors that have discouraged at-risk women from protecting themselves and their families. Tune in to learn about the latest data on pregnancy and vaccines with Dr. Jim McDonald and Dr. Philip Chan. You won’t want to miss the important takeaways surrounding this topic.