Pregnancy is considered an underlying medical condition. The COVID-19 vaccine is safe, effective, strongly recommended and endorsed by the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ACOG), The Society of Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) and the Providers at Southdale ObGyn.
What You Need to Know
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) now recommends that all pregnant and recently pregnant individuals receive a COVID-19 booster shot when they are eligable acccording to guidance published on November 3. That means someone who is pregnant should get a booster at least two months after receiving the single-dose Johnson & Johnson/Janssen vaccine, or at least six months after the second dose of an mRNA vaccine made by either Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna.
To find a vaccination site in your area, visit: https://www.vaccines.gov/search/.
For more info on COVID-19 boosters and COVID-19 vaccination in pregnancy and lactation, talk to your Health Care Provider or visit:
