Pregnant women, who opt for vaccination, can take the vaccine at any time during their pregnancy after registration on CoWIN or by walk-in registration.
The Centre said studies have shown that Covid-19 infection during pregnancy may result in rapid deterioration of health of women and they were at an increased risk of severe diseases and it could affect the fetus too. “The matter has been examined by domain knowledge experts based on the evidence that indicate that pregnant women are at an increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19 compared to non-pregnant women in case they get infected,” the health ministry’s statement said.
Pregnant women with Covid infection are at increased risk of preterm birth and other adverse outcomes, including higher chances of neonatal morbidity. Additionally, the experts have also highlighted preexisting comorbidities, advanced maternal age, and high BMI as factors that could cause severe infection in pregnancy.
NTAGI chairperson Dr N K Arora said in a TV interview that compared to the first wave, the chances of pregnant women dying of Covid increased by two to three times during the second wave. Against this backdrop, and based on studies, it was felt that vaccination for this section of the population is critical. He said it has been decided that pregnant women who take the vaccine would be tracked and followup on fetal outcomes would also be done. Arora said the risk of severe side effects like bleeding or blood clots is a probability in 1 out of 10 lakh.
Covid-19: At higher risk, pregnant women can get vax now - Times of India
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