CLINICIANS across Dorset are urging pregnant women to get their Covid-19 vaccination as data shows the majority of pregnant women hospitalised nationally by the virus have not had their jab.
The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) and the Royal College of Midwives have both recommended vaccination as one of the best defences for pregnant women against severe Covid infection, while the independent JCVI confirms the jab has been shown to be effective and safe for pregnant women
Local GP and clinical lead for the vaccination programme in Dorset Dr Andy Rutland said: “As a practising GP I would encourage all mums-to-be to get their jab. Vaccination has been shown to be safe and effective in pregnancy or when planning pregnancy. We are seeing unvaccinated pregnant women becoming very poorly with Covid and being admitted to hospital.
“We have delivered over a million dose of vaccine across Dorset, and we are confident that we can prevent serious illness and complications by ensuring all pregnant women are vaccinated.
“Please book your jab as soon as you can.”
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