I am planning to get pregnant in the next few months. Should I still get the COVID-19 vaccine? Are there any risks?

Hello,

Pregnant women, especially those with pre-existing health conditions (e.g., diabetes, obesity), have a higher risk of complications from COVID-19 than women who are not pregnant. Considering this information, it is then strongly recommended that you get the COVID-19 vaccine before you become pregnant.

If you think you are already pregnant, then be aware that the Quebec Immunization Committee considers that vaccination can be offered to a pregnant woman, especially if she is at risk of serious complications from COVID-19 or if she is at high risk of exposure to the virus (e.g., health care worker). The decision to receive the vaccine should be made in an informed manner by the pregnant woman after discussing the risks and benefits of vaccination for her with a health care professional.

Hopefully this answers your question well. My team remains available in branch or by phone if needed. Have a nice evening and hope to see you soon!

Maude Smith-Bujold, pharmacist

As mentioned, the covid-19 vaccine is now being considered pregnant due to the fact that pregnant women are in the higher risk groups for complications. You should balance the pros and cons with your doctor. There is no maximum interval between two doses. So, I recommend that you take one dose before you get pregnant if you can and the other one when the time comes. Maybe by then we'll have more data on the vaccine in pregnant women and the answer will be clearer.

Don't hesitate if you have any other questions.

Beautiful day,

Maude Smith-Bujold

There is no mention of a time frame between the two and since vaccination is possible while pregnant, I don't see a problem.

Happy ending and looking forward to it :)