Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for women who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future, and for women who are breastfeeding.

Maternal vaccination has been shown to be safe and effective, and protects infants younger than age 6 months from severe COVID-19 and hospitalization.

Side effects can occur after COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. These side effects are similar to those experienced by people who are not pregnant.

• Acetaminophen can be offered as an option for pregnant women experiencing fever (fever has been associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes) or other post-vaccination symptoms.

References:

https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/clinical-considerations/interim-considerations-us.html#pregnancy-fertility

https://www.cdc.gov/covid/vaccines/pregnant-or-breastfeeding.html