This story is on vaccine availability and pregnancy. In green, the map shows where Covid-19 vaccine doses are available now to those that are pregnant. And And yellow, where it will be soon.
Today, NBC News published the map chartering vaccine availability.
Megan Watkins writes that in recent weeks, pregnant women have been prioritized for coronavirus vaccinations across the country.
Vaccines are now becoming more widely available. At first they were prioritized for medical workers.
Vaccines are safe for pregnant women. NBC News quoted Dr. Brenna Hughes, vice chair of obstetrics and quality at Duke Medical. “Based on the biologic mechanism of vaccines, we can’t see a biologic reason it would be unsafe.”
Vaccines are Key
COVID-19 is a vaccine-preventable disease. More, everyone 16 or older in the United States can now get a free vaccine regardless of their immigration or health insurance status.
Moreover, they are safe and effective. Also, while some “breakthrough cases” do occur, vaccines substantially curb the symptoms.
Additionally, here are our key health messages on vaccines:
Vaccines Protect the Person Receiving it
Vaccines help to protect us from the virus. More, you are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after completing your second dose.
Vaccine Protect Others, too
Vaccines also protect others. More, it is important to remember that some cannot receive it, including children. Also you can be infected with it but show no symptoms, but still can spread it to others.
Please get vaccinated. And encourage others, too.
Previous Infection will not Protect you
If you previously had the virus, you still would need the shot. And here is why.
First, it is unclear how long immunity lasts. We wrote a number of articles documenting reinfection. And that is because there are new strains. More, viruses mutate over time. Thus, the strains currently being spread are different from the strains from last year.
So even if you had the virus, you can potentially get it again.
Second, it protects others. Early evidence shows vaccinated individuals are less likely to spread the virus to others. And remember, not everyone is eligible to receive it.
Map published by NBC News