COVID‐19 and novel mRNA vaccines in pregnancy: an updated literature review
E.P. Joubert, AC Kekeh, CN Amin
Abstract
The novel coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, or COVID-19, has affected the world on a pandemic scale resulting in catastrophic outcomes and deaths. Currently, there is limited safety data specific to mRNA vaccine use in pregnant or lactating individuals and the potential risks to a pregnant individual and the fetus are unknown. We report an updated literature review of current information and evidence available to aid in the decision whether to vaccinate against COVID-19 currently being made by pregnant individuals and their healthcare providers so that they are able to make a well-informed recommendation and decision.
Topics & Concepts
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)PandemicPregnancyMedicineSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)2019-20 coronavirus outbreakScale (ratio)CoronavirusIntensive care medicineVirologyBiologyInternal medicineGeographyInfectious disease (medical specialty)OutbreakCartographyGeneticsDiseaseCOVID-19 Impact on ReproductionReproductive System and PregnancyPregnancy and Medication Impact