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TTC & covid vaccine

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Wheresmyrainbow · 05/01/2021 17:27

Has anyone got any information about TTC and having the covid vaccine?

I'm in the extremely clinically vulnerable category so will most likely be offered the vaccine. I've had 3 MC in 2020 so still TTC and I'm so unsure what effects it will have on this.

I've seen some things saying wait 3 months, then others saying it's fine

What will you be doing?

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PineappleSun · 05/01/2021 18:36

I've just read the. gov webpage today advising against it if ttc in the next three months so I don't think I'll be having it. No problem really is I'm probably so far down the list it wouldn't be an issue until 2023

Curiosity101 · 05/01/2021 20:09

I would have it (Pfizer or Oxford) if I was TTC, I can't see any reason it would cause an issue from what I've read.

I've just got my BFP though so I don't know if I'll be given the option to have it. I would definitely consider having it whilst pregnant, but I'll just have to wait an see if that's even an option and take a risk call at the time. For example if I had to go into hospital for an extended period of time whilst heavily pregnant, and if Covid cases were high at the time then I would 100% want to be given a vaccine as a safety/preventative measure.

firsttimemummy321 · 05/01/2021 20:15

I'm not sure although I know they've now said they aren't against it anymore but it's something your healthcare provider would talk to you about to weight up the benefits and risks so it's worth talking to your dr or specialist if you have one and hopefully they can advise you

Ebhc · 05/01/2021 20:15

I got a letter today about vaccines from the Scottish Government and it says to avoid pregnancy for at least 2 months after the 2nd dose.

Curiosity101 · 05/01/2021 20:21

@Ebhc That's similar to most medicines though. It's often seen as unethical to do research on pregnant ladies (for obvious reasons). Often things are listed as 'unsuitable for pregnancy', not because they would cause an issue, but because there's no research that says it definitely wont cause an issue.

That's why people need to have a chat to their healthcare providers and make their own judgement call if the opportunity arises.

Metallicalover · 05/01/2021 20:22

If your going to ttc within 3 months from the second jab they advise for you not to have the vaccine.
I was half and half about getting it as I'm a healthcare worker. When I thought about the risks, I got the vaccine.
I know young people with no health problems that are having long term issues from covid.
You don't know whether you will get covid or not, or if you do will you have a mild case or severe. With you being ECV I would get the vaccine. Getting covid when pregnant would be very risky!
It's up to you. But sit and weigh up risks re getting the vaccine and not getting the vaccine.

Ebhc · 05/01/2021 20:39

@Curiosity101 that makes sense, I'll keep that in mind myself!

TheDaydreamBelievers · 05/01/2021 21:43

I qualify through work and have been offered it. Saying no to the Pfizer and once they get the Oxford will potentially take that.

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