Medicine and Health

How safe is COVID-19 vaccination among pregnant women and its outcome -A hospital-based retrospective study in Indian population

D. B. Pandit, P. R. Fulmali, et al.

This groundbreaking study assessed the safety of COVID-19 vaccinations among pregnant women in India, finding that both Covishield and Covaxin pose minimal risks. Conducted by a team of researchers including Dr. Niraj B Pandit, the study reveals significant protective benefits against adverse birth outcomes. Dive into the research that assures the safety of vaccinations during pregnancy!

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Abstract

This hospital-based retrospective cohort study in India assessed the safety of COVID-19 vaccination (Covishield and Covaxin) among pregnant women. Of 1974 pregnant women, 531 (27%) received at least one dose. Adverse events following immunization (AEFI) occurred in 46% of vaccinated women, primarily fever and injection site pain, lower than in the general population. Vaccination was not significantly associated with increased risk of low birth weight or congenital malformations but showed a protective effect against preterm birth and NICU admission. The study suggests both vaccines are safe during pregnancy.

Publisher

Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care

Published On

Jun 19, 2023

Authors

DrNiraj B Pandit, Purvi R Fulmali, Piyusha Chandrayan, Kishor Chauhan, Dipika L Bhil, Manish N Rasania

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