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[quote=Anonymous]There are no definite right or wrong decisions, OP. Personally I think the most rational approach is to consider the level or spread in your community, your lifestyle risk factors, and most importantly your doctor’s recommendation.

P I am 25 weeks and have chosen not to get vaccinated during my pregnancy (though I got my first shot right before I got pregnant) based on the advice of my doctors, fairly low-risk of exposure (I’m a SAHM, DH works from home, our kids only do outdoor activities with a small pod of friends (DH and all other parents are fully vaccinated and take Covid precautions seriously), and low levels of Covid in my community (~1 per 100,000). I’m personally not worried at this time about not being fully vaccinated and the plan is to get vaccinated shortly after I deliver. However, if Covid rates start significantly increasing I could see my decision changing.

FWIW, not even the experts can tell you with scientific certainty whether there are any potential adverse effects of vaccination during pregnancy because there is very limited data and won’t be for a very long time. (Ex. the HPV vaccine has been around for 15 years and the CDC still doesn’t recommend it during pregnancy despite studies showing no problems). However as others have said what data is known so far looks reassuring.

Finally, do not focus on anecdotal data (including my own, ha!). There are extreme stories on all sides of this issue and relying on social media posts, anonymous reports, etc. is not a rational approach but rather a recipe for anxiety. [/quote]

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