According to the health ministry, pregnant women who have underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure or obesity are more at risk for severe illness from COVID-19. (Representative photo: ShutterstockThe Ministry of Health and Family Welfare issued new guidelines regarding the administration of the COVID-19 vaccine for pregnant women. They also stated that the risk of developing novel coronavirus infections during pregnancy is not increased by the use of the vaccine.Most pregnant women will not experience symptoms or develop a mild illness, but their health could rapidly deteriorate and affect the foetus. They should take every precaution to prevent them from contracting COVID-19. According to ANI, a pregnant woman should get COVID-19 vaccinations.Here are the main points that the health ministry highlighted for COVID-19 vaccine among pregnant women.Coronavirus infection is a serious condition that affects women who work in health care or frontline jobs. Women in high-risk categories are those who have been exposed to other people and who struggle with social distancing, especially if they live in a crowded household.Pregnant women who have COVID-19 are 90% likely to recover without the need for hospitalisation. A few may experience rapid decline in their health.COVID-19 Vaccine Commonly Asked Questions View More How does a vaccine function? The vaccine mimics a natural infection. A vaccine induces an immune response that protects people against future COVID-19 infections. It also builds herd immunity quickly to end the pandemic. A vaccine induces immunity in a sufficient number of people to prevent the spread of a disease. Good news is that the SARS-CoV-2 virus was relatively stable which makes it more likely that a vaccine will be developed. There are many vaccine types. There are four main types of vaccines. One is a vaccine that is based on the entire virus. Two are vaccines that use a benign virus to carry the antigen of SARS.CoV. Three are nucleic-acid vaccines with genetic material such as DNA and RNA of the antigens. Four are protein subunit vaccines, which contain the recombinant protein of SARS.COV-2 and an adjuvant (booster). How long does it take for a vaccine to be developed? The process of developing a vaccine is complex and long. Vaccines are not given to patients with a specific disease, but are administered to healthy people as well as to vulnerable groups such children and pregnant women. It is mandatory to undergo rigorous testing. Although five years is the fastest time to develop a vaccine, it often takes twice as long or more. See morePregnant women may also require hospitalization if they have severe illness.Due to COVID-19, pregnant women who have underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure or obesity are at greater risk of serious illness.Women over 35, obese, and those with a history of clotting problems in the legs, or who have a pre-existing condition such as diabetes, high blood pressure, or diabetes, are more at risk for complications from COVID-19.If a pregnant woman is infected by COVID-19, she should get vaccinated as soon as possible.Keep checking our LIVE blog to get the most recent updates on the novel coronavirus panademicConcerning side effects of COVID-19 vaccinations in pregnant women, the ministry stated that they are safe and vaccine protects against COVID-19 disease/illness. Side effects of vaccines can be mild, as with any medicine. It stated that she could feel mildly feverish, have pain at the injection site or unwell for up to three days after the vaccination.COVID-19 Vaccine TrackerConcerning the concerns about the baby's health, ministry says that over 95 percent of COVID-19-positive mothers gave birth to healthy babies. Over 95 percent of COVID-19-positive mothers' newborns were healthy at birth. It said that COVID-19 infection in pregnancy can increase the chance of premature birth. The baby may be smaller than 2.5kg in weight and, in rare cases, could die before birth.All pregnant women were advised by the ministry to register on the CoWIN portal, or to get registered on-site at COVID-19.You can find our complete coverage of COVID-19 right here
