1. [Thread] Should pregnant people get the #COVID19 #vaccine? And what about people who are planning on having a baby?

Short answer: Yes.

@KeMohale spoke to @priyasomapillay to find out how the jabs protect pregnant women and their babies.
2. @priyasomapillay says pregnant people are more likely to get very sick from #COVID19. That means a higher chance of ending up in hospital or needing a ventilator.

That’s why it’s important for them to get a COVID jab.
3. Is it safe for #pregnant people to get a #COVID19vaccine?

@CDCgov data shows there isn’t a difference in the #sideeffects pregnant people and those who are not pregnant experience. The most common reactions people have are fever and arm pain.
cdc.gov/coronavirus/20…
4. Is it dangerous for your unborn baby if you get #vaccinated when you’re pregnant?

So far, researchers have not linked #COVID19 jabs to babies being born too early or to an increased chance of miscarriage.
5. So why should you get vaccinated if you’re pregnant?

#COVID19 #vaccines protect moms from getting very sick with COVID. So it keeps them from ending up in hospital or dying from the disease.
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6. @priyasomapillay says jabs also prevent pregnancy-related complications brought on by #COVID19, such as stillbirths or babies being born too early.
7. Does it help unborn or newborn babies if their moms are vaccinated against #COVID19?

Yes.

@priyasomapillay says the protection from #vaccines transfers to babies in pregnant women’s tummies. If a vaccinated mom breastfeeds she transfers her antibodies to her baby.
8. Still feeling unsure? Talk to your doctor. Want to read @heatlhza’s guidelines for pregnant women? Here you go. nicd.ac.za/wp-content/upl…
9. Watch our @kemohale’s full interview with @priyasomapillay Got more questions? Want to share your own experience? Email us: health@bhekisisa.org
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