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Reported positive lateral flow tests are included in the UK’s overall Covid case figures for England and Northern Ireland, but are not currently being included in Scotland and Wales. Read
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The DHSC and the Chief Medical Officer confirmed that the comments were specifically in reference to day six and seven tests and that government advice not to routinely test after day 10 still stands. Read
Although infection may give some level of natural immunity, it is not clear how long this can last. Read
Evidence so far shows that you are not more likely to be infected with Covid-19 in pregnancy, but you are at risk of more severe disease if you do catch it—and this can impact on the foetus. Read
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists are encouraging pregnant women to get the booster. Read
The RCOG and British Fertility Society both say those undergoing treatment can have the vaccine, and experts say there’s no evidence it affects fertility Read
We’ve answered some of your most frequently asked questions. Read
RCOG have advised that pregnant women receive the booster vaccine. Read
We don’t have long-term data on the use of the vaccines in pregnancy, but our knowledge is growing, and the evidence we do have so far is reassuring. Read
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Guidance says you can have a Covid-19 vaccine anytime during pregnancy or after birth. Read
