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Covid vaccine??

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Pip1903 · 27/01/2021 18:10

Hi just wondering has anyone recieved the covid vaccine while ttc or pregnant? Due to being in NHS or another vulnerable category?

Theres not much advice online apart from down to personal choice.
Just wondered if anyone had any experience in having it?
Thanks x

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Skattycatty123 · 27/01/2021 18:27

Hi, im ttc and am having vaccine sunday, work for nhs and discussed with gp and gynecologist that risks to any pregnancy would be larger getting covid than taking Vaccine, and risk of getting covid jn my job are relatively high, and they therefore advised to take it

Pip1903 · 27/01/2021 19:55

@Skattycatty123 thanks I'll have a chat with gp tomorrow I'm ttc too and booked in for Monday.
Good luck x

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Toastedsesame · 27/01/2021 20:03

Yes, I had the vaccine 2 weeks ago and now 4 weeks pregnant.

justkeepswimming2020 · 27/01/2021 20:17

interested in this too- if you get pregnant between 1st and 2nd dose, do you get 2nd or wait until after pregnancy? And then do you have to get both ? No one seems to know!

lambo88 · 27/01/2021 20:22

Hi hun I went for my vaccine Monday and I'm sure it said on the letter to speak to ur GP if ur trying to conceive before u have the vaccine...I
no it said not to have the vaccine if your pregnant or breastfeeding xx

Toastedsesame · 27/01/2021 20:24

@lambo88 That is not correct. The advice is that you need to do an individual risk assessment and weigh up the risk vs the protection the vaccine offers. There is no evidence to suggest the vaccine should not be given to those ttc, pregnant people or those breastfeeding.

Toastedsesame · 27/01/2021 20:25

@justkeepswimming2020 Not sure! I imagine you'll still get second dose.

lambo88 · 27/01/2021 20:38

@Toastedsesame this is from hospital where I had the Pfizer vaccine...was given a package leaflet infomation for the recipient...

Covid vaccine??
lambo88 · 27/01/2021 20:40

@Toastedsesame the leaflet also said speak to ur gp first if your ttc and I'm sure it would be decided through both parties if to have the vaccine or not

YouHadMeAtWoof · 27/01/2021 20:43

The Pfizer leaflet I was given specifically said not to have it if pregnant or planning on a Bally
In the next YEAR!

YouHadMeAtWoof · 27/01/2021 20:44

Baby!

Toastedsesame · 27/01/2021 20:52

@YouHadMeAtWoof @lambo88 Thats old advice! The place I had my vaccine were also giving out old advice... Let me find you updated advice...

The vaccines have not yet been tested in pregnancy, so until more information is available, those who are pregnant should not routinely have this vaccine.

Evidence from non-clinical studies of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine has been received and reviewed by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). This evidence was also reviewed by World Health Organisation and the regulatory bodies in the USA, Canada and Europe and has raised no concerns about safety in pregnancy.

Non-clinical studies of the Astra-Zeneca COVID-19 vaccine have raised no concerns.

The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation (JCVI) has recognised that the potential benefits of vaccination are particularly important for some pregnant women. This includes those who are at very high risk of catching the infection or those with clinical conditions that put them at high risk of suffering serious complications from COVID-19.

In these circumstances, you should discuss vaccination with your doctor or nurse, and you may feel that it is better to go ahead and receive the protection from the vaccine.

Breastfeeding
There are no data on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines in breastfeeding or on the breastfed infant. Despite this, COVID-19 vaccines are not thought to be a risk to the breastfeeding infant, and the benefits of breast-feeding are well known. Because of this, the JCVI has recommended that the vaccine can be received whilst breastfeeding. This is in line with recommendations in the USA and from the World Health Organisation.

What this means for you
Here are the key points you should consider:

if you are pregnant you should not be vaccinated unless you are at high risk – you can be vaccinated after your pregnancy is over
if you have had the first dose and then become pregnant you should delay the second dose until after the pregnancy is over (unless you are at high risk)
If you are pregnant but think you are at high risk, you should discuss having or completing vaccination with your doctor or nurse.

Although the vaccine has not been tested in pregnancy, you may decide that the known risks from COVID-19 are so clear that you wish to go ahead with vaccination. There is no advice to avoid pregnancy after COVID-19 vaccination.

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So basically a personal risk assessment is needed, they should not be telling people they CAN'T have it.

lambo88 · 27/01/2021 21:22

@Toastedsesame if you read the leaflet I've put on here that says the same...if your pregnant/breast feeding/think you maybe pregany or ttc then speak to ur gp or pharmacist first

Toastedsesame · 27/01/2021 21:26

@lambo88 I couldn't read it, its too small Sad

sandsandwiches · 27/01/2021 21:55

I've had the first and TTC in 2ww at moment. Advice on fertility has completely changed and now says no reason women can't TTC and should be no impact on fertility. As above not advised routinely if pregnant but if high risk due to underlying conditions or contact then it's a risk/benefit discussion. I work with Covid patients and several pregnant colleagues have had it, personally I'd prefer to avoid 2nd dose in first trimester but going to give it more thought when/if it comes to it.

Pip1903 · 27/01/2021 22:01

@Toastedsesame congratulations on your pregnancy! Yes I've read online that advice has been updated it seems to be a personal choice based on the risks to individuals x
@lambo88 @YouHadMeAtWoof thanks for replies, I'll give gp a call tomorrow. Its confusing that they are giving out different information x

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Pip1903 · 27/01/2021 22:09

@sandsandwiches thanks for reply I'll be the same in TWW when I have it. I agree with you on the 2nd dose...good luck x

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