COVID-19 Vaccination if You Are Pregnant or Breastfeeding

Updated January 18, 2022. 

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) has joined the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and other pregnancy experts in recommending that pregnant and lactating people be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination for all people aged 5 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future.

Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risks of COVID-19 infection and COVID-related complications for both you and your baby. Read this updated question guide about getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant.

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Updated January 18, 2022. 

The Society for Women’s Health Research (SWHR) has joined the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and other pregnancy experts in recommending that pregnant and lactating people be vaccinated against COVID-19. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommend vaccination for all people aged 5 years and older, including people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future.

Vaccination is the best way to reduce the risks of COVID-19 infection and COVID-related complications for both you and your baby. Read this updated question guide about getting the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant.

READ THE ENGLISH VERSION HERE

READ THE SPANISH VERSION HERE