Preliminary Findings of mRNA Covid-19 Vaccine Safety in Pregnant Persons

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Authors

Tom T. Shimabukuro · National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Shin Y. Kim · National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Tanya R. Myers · National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Pedro L. Moro · National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Titilope Oduyebo · National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Lakshmi Panagiotakopoulos · National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases

Abstract

Preliminary findings did not show obvious safety signals among pregnant persons who received mRNA Covid-19 vaccines. However, more longitudinal follow-up, including follow-up of large numbers of women vaccinated earlier in pregnancy, is necessary to inform maternal, pregnancy, and infant outcomes.

Topics & Keywords

COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction Pregnancy and Medication Impact Reproductive System and Pregnancy

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 384, Issue 24, pp. 2273-2282

DOI: 10.1056/nejmoa2104983

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