Canadian experts stress COVID vaccine safety for pregnant women

Wednesday, May 28, 2025, 6:20 pm

Amid swirling controversy following U.S. recommendations, Canadian gynecologists reaffirm that COVID-19 vaccines are safe and strongly recommended during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Their message, laced with clinical confidence and a dash of incredulity, underscores the unified call for vaccination safety among expectant mothers.

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theglobeandmail.com / Canadian doctors continue to recommend COVID-19 vaccinations for pregnant people, countering U.S. policy change

Experts stress that immunization against COVID protects both parent and baby from severe illness

globalnews.ca / COVID shot is safe during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say after U.S. move

Canadian gynecologists spoke out after U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. declared the shot is no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women in the U.S.

thestar.com / COVID vaccine 'strongly recommended' during pregnancy, Canadian doctors say

TORONTO - Canada's gynecologists say COVID-19 vaccination is "strongly recommended" during pregnancy and while breastfeeding.

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