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COVID-19: Planning to conceive? You can still get the Pfizer-BioNTech jab.

Updated guidelines for pregnant, lactating women on taking the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine

Published: May 25, 2021 18:09 Huda Tabrez, Living in UAE Editor

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Can pregnant women and lactating women take the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine against COVID-19? In an awareness video posted by Abu Dhabi’s Department of Health, people have been informed of the latest guidelines. — The video was posted on the official social media channels of the Abu Dhabi Department of Health on May 25. Image Credit: Pexels

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In the video, Dr Farida Al Hosani, Department Manager, Communicable Diseases in Abu Dhabi Public Health Centre and Official Spokesperson for Health Sector in the UAE, spoke about the guidelines women need to follow. — Image Credit: AFP

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“There are some safe options for breastfeeding women depending on the age of the child. You can consult with the doctor at the time of evaluation to recommend safe options,” she said. — Advice for breastfeeding women. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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“As for pregnant women, the matter is still being studied so we recommend that you wait until there are enough studies about the safety of the vaccine on pregnant women,” she added. — Advice for pregnant women. Image Credit: Pexels

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On April 17, the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) announced that women who are breastfeeding as well as those who are planning to conceive can take the mRNA vaccine (Pfizer-BioNTech). — The decision was in line with the latest international studies and guidelines. Image Credit: Reuters

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Dr Muna Tahlak, CEO of Latifa Hospital for Women and Children, was quoted in the announcement as saying: “Clinical studies show that the mRNA vaccine is safe for women who are breastfeeding or planning to conceive … — You can also read what DHA said about breastfeeding mums taking the Sinopharm vaccine, here: gulfnews.com/1.1614610902311 Image Credit: AFP

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“… unless the patient has certain medical contraindications to vaccines or any vaccine component. Mothers who are breastfeeding can now take an mRNA vaccine as per the latest DHA vaccine guidelines.” — There is no need to stop breastfeeding before or after vaccination, Dr Tahlak said. Image Credit: Virendra Saklani/Gulf News

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Dr Tahlak also said that the mRNA vaccination is recommended for women who are actively trying to conceive or contemplating pregnancy. — Also read our guide on what new mums need to know about the COVID-19 vaccine here: gulfnews.com/1.1618748397512 Image Credit: Pexels

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“It is not necessary to delay planning a pregnancy until after completing both doses of the mRNA COVID-19 vaccine. Moreover, a routine pregnancy test is not recommended prior to receiving the vaccine,” she added. — Image Credit: Pexels

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