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COVID-19 vaccine is a choice for pregnant and breastfeeding women

Dec 28, 2020 / 07:23 AM EST INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) As the COVID-19 vaccine becomes more widely available, many women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are wondering what they should do. Currently in the United States, getting a COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant is a choice for mothers to make. The CDC recommends pregnant women first consult their doctors, although it is not a requirement. There is limited data when it comes to the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant or breastfeeding mothers, however, experts with the CDC said mRNA vaccines are unlikely to pose a risk to these women. According to the CDC, mRNA vaccines do not interact with genetic material DNA, because the mRNA does not enter the nucleus of the cell and the cells break apart the mRNA quickly. However, the CDC said potential risks of mRNA vaccines to the pregnant person and her fetus are unknown because these vaccines have not been studied in pregnant women.

A doctor answers questions about the COVID-19 vaccine

Karen Ducey/Getty Images Dr. Lana Dbeibo, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, answers questions and concerns submitted by readers about the COVID-19 vaccine. She explains why the vaccines were developed rapidly, potential long-term side effects, and whether or not the vaccine is recommended for people who are immunocompromised.  For particular conditions, Dr. Dbeibo also advises consulting with your physician for specifics related to your personal health issues. Editor s Note: With a coronavirus vaccination effort now underway, you might have questions about what this means for you and your family. If you do, send them to The Conversation, and we will find a physician or researcher to answer them. Here, Dr. Lana Dbeibo, a clinical assistant professor of medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine, answers reader questions about the vaccine and compromised immune systems and whether to get the va

Dr Lana Dbeibo named Director of Vaccine Initiatives at IU

Dr Lana Dbeibo named Director of Vaccine Initiatives at IU
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