Pregnant and Breastfeeding People

COVID-19 vaccination is recommended for people who are pregnant, trying to get pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future, and people 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 in pregnant people, similar to those among non-pregnant people.

• Acetaminophen can be offered as an option for pregnant people 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