Wondering about COVID-19 vaccines if you’re pregnant or considering pregnancy?

 Across the US, COVID-19 vaccines are widely available for all adults and children ages 5 and older, including people who are pregnant. During pregnancy, vaccinations are a safe and routine part of prenatal care.

The more easily spread Delta variant of COVID-19 drove up rates of illness, hospitalizations, and deaths in the US. Most COVID-19 infections, severe illness, and deaths are occurring among unvaccinated people. Research shows that pregnant people have a higher risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19. And new evidence gathered from tens of thousands of pregnant people demonstrates that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective in pregnancy.;;;;@@@@

If you are pregnant, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) recommend getting an approved COVID-19 vaccine. They also recommend a booster shot if you received the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna vaccine at least six months ago, or the Johnson and Johnson vaccine at least two months ago. If you are not yet vaccinated, be sure to take basic measures to protect against the virus, such as frequent handwashing, mask-wearing in public places, and limiting possible exposures.

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