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COVID-19 vaccines while pregnant or breastfeeding

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    National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases (U.S.). Division of Viral Diseases.
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    Updated Oct. 7, 2021

    What You Need to Know

    • COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for all people 12 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future.

    • Evidence about the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy has been growing. These data suggest that the benefits of receiving a COVID-19 vaccine outweigh any known or potential risks of vaccination during pregnancy.

    • There is currently no evidence that any vaccines, including COVID-19 vaccines, cause fertility problems in women or men.

    • Pregnant and recently pregnant people are more likely to get severely ill with COVID-19 compared with non-pregnant people.

    • Getting a COVID-19 vaccine can protect you from severe illness from COVID-19.

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    Increased Risk for Severe Illness from COVID-19

    Safety and Effectiveness of COVID-19 Vaccination during Pregnancy -- People who are Pregnant -- People who are Breastfeeding -- Follow Recommendations to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 after Vaccination -- Vaccine Side Effects.

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