Pregnancy

Pregnant individuals with COVID-19 are at higher risk of severe illness, ICU admission, ventilator requirements, and death compared to non-pregnant individuals. Pregnant people should take steps to safeguard themselves against COVID-19. It’s important to get vaccinated, and to know that studies have shown that the COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy. Other actions you can take include practicing physical distancing,...READ MORE

CDC recommends COVID-19 vaccines for all individuals aged 6 months and older. COVID-19 vaccines are safe to get while pregnant, breastfeeding, or planning to get pregnant.  Studies involving thousands of women have found that the COVID-19 vaccines do not cause fertility issues and will not affect anyone’s ability to get or stay pregnant. These studies have also shown that the benefits of vaccination in...READ MORE