COVID-19: Pregnant Singaporean Women Reluctant About Getting The Vaccine

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“Of course, I worry about my baby. And that’s why I am worried about the vaccine’s effect on my baby’s growth. So right now I have decided to wait before I take the plunge,” said a 32-year-old software engineer.

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While there is no evidence that suggests the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines are harmful to pregnant woman or their babies. The fact is that there is currently limited data on the safety of the Covid vaccine while pregnant or lactating. This is perhaps why expectant mums may still be hesitant and are more concerned about the possible complications the vaccine may bring.

Gynaecologists and infectious disease experts have also found that pregnant and lactating women are rightly concerned about getting the vaccine.

 

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Not a concern for me as I will NEVER have kids.

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