Confusion arose from outdated information on UK government website regarding COVID vaccine safety for pregnant women.
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Initial misinformation about COVID vaccine safety for pregnant women was retracted promptly. • 0:15
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Confusion stemmed from outdated toxicology conclusions on UK government website. • 1:14
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Misinterpretation of document update date led to incorrect assumptions about vaccine safety recommendations. • 2:01
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Retraction and clarification were necessary due to the complexity of information dissemination. • 2:46
Updated guidance recommends COVID vaccination for pregnant women and neonates due to increased risks.
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Risk of COVID infection has worsened for pregnant women and neonates, with a 4x increase in maternal mortality ratio. • 3:45
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Studies show a high rate of stillbirth in infected women, especially during the delta wave. • 4:48
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Pregnant women are more likely to have severe COVID-19 if they are overweight, obese, from black or Asian minority ethnic backgrounds, have diabetes, hypertension, asthma, or are 35 years old and older. • 5:25
Clarification on COVID vaccine recommendations during pregnancy with emphasis on maintaining research standards.
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High risk individuals for severe COVID-19 during pregnancy include specific races and comorbidities. • 5:40
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Full recommendation for all pregnant women to receive COVID-19 vaccines to reduce complications. • 5:53
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Clear recommendations for vaccination in pregnancy and neonates by MHRA. • 6:34
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Commitment to continue research and regulatory standards during the pandemic. • 7:00
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Apology for any confusion caused and looking forward to sharing more information. • 7:16