New Delhi: Center COVID vaccination has been approved for pregnant women. The Health Ministry said on Friday that based on the recommendations of the decision National Technical Advisory Group Empower on Immunization (NTAGI) pregnant women To make an informed choice when taking shots.
Pregnant women who choose to be vaccinated can receive the vaccine at any time during their pregnancy after registration on CoWIN or by walk-in registration.
The Center said that studies have shown that COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can lead to rapid deterioration of women’s health and put them at increased risk of serious diseases and can also affect the fetus. The Health Ministry statement said, “This case has been investigated by domain knowledge experts based on evidence that indicates that pregnant women are at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant women.” Goes.”
Pregnant women with COVID infection are at increased risk of premature birth and other adverse outcomes, including a higher chance of neonatal morbidity. Additionally, the experts noted pre-existing comorbidities, advanced maternal age, and high . also highlighted BMI Factors that can cause serious infections in pregnancy.
NTAGI Chairperson Dr NK aurora He said in a TV interview that the chances of pregnant women dying from Kovid increased two to three times during the second wave compared to the first wave. Against this background, based on further studies, it was realized that vaccination is important for this segment of the population. He said that it has been decided that pregnant women taking the vaccine will be tracked and follow-up action will be taken on fetal outcomes. Arora said the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding or blood clots is likely to be 1 in 10 lakh.
Pregnant women who choose to be vaccinated can receive the vaccine at any time during their pregnancy after registration on CoWIN or by walk-in registration.
The Center said that studies have shown that COVID-19 infection during pregnancy can lead to rapid deterioration of women’s health and put them at increased risk of serious diseases and can also affect the fetus. The Health Ministry statement said, “This case has been investigated by domain knowledge experts based on evidence that indicates that pregnant women are at increased risk of serious illness from COVID-19 compared to non-pregnant women.” Goes.”
Pregnant women with COVID infection are at increased risk of premature birth and other adverse outcomes, including a higher chance of neonatal morbidity. Additionally, the experts noted pre-existing comorbidities, advanced maternal age, and high . also highlighted BMI Factors that can cause serious infections in pregnancy.
NTAGI Chairperson Dr NK aurora He said in a TV interview that the chances of pregnant women dying from Kovid increased two to three times during the second wave compared to the first wave. Against this background, based on further studies, it was realized that vaccination is important for this segment of the population. He said that it has been decided that pregnant women taking the vaccine will be tracked and follow-up action will be taken on fetal outcomes. Arora said the risk of serious side effects such as bleeding or blood clots is likely to be 1 in 10 lakh.
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