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Latest news on COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant women

The rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine has begun, with most people over the age of 16 eligible for vaccination at some stage of the year. However, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you might be wondering whether it is safe for you to get the vaccine.

The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) has provisionally approved 2 vaccines for use in Australia – the Pfizer and the AstraZeneca vaccines. Both have been shown to prevent you from illness — particularly severe illness — if you become infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus.

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