COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy: International Recommendations at a Glimpse
Published: 2021-10-13
Page: 254-257
Issue: 2021 - Volume 4 [Issue 1]
Shalini Venkatappa
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
Ankit Kumar Chakraborty
Medical College, Kolkata, India.
Avir Sarkar *
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, ESIC Medical College and Hospital, Faridabad, Haryana, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
COVID-19 pandemic has affected all countries across the world. With the emergence of vaccines, scientific community has got a sense of relief. However, dilemma still persists regarding the status of COVID-19 vaccination among the pregnant population. Coming from a low-middle income country (LMIC), most women are hesitant to receive vaccination during the antenatal period. Thus, here comes the need to update ourselves regarding what the scientific committee across the globe has to say. This Editorial throws light to the current status of COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and what the expert committees recommend.
Keywords: COVID-19 vaccine, pregnancy, pandemic