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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
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The NHS says you cannot catch Covid-19 from the vaccines or pass it on to your baby through breast milk. Read
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There’s no problem with booking your second dose, even if it’s been a considerable amount of time since your first. Read
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists recommends vaccination at any stage of pregnancy. Read
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You should wait a week between your whooping cough or flu vaccine and the Covid vaccine. Read
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There’s no evidence that the vaccines are causing miscarriages. Read
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The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists say that there is no evidence to suggest that the Covid-19 vaccines affect fertility. Read
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Scientific modelling has been widely criticised throughout the pandemic. We spoke to some of the leading experts behind the numbers about how they felt their work had been reported . Read
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People aged 16 or over can consent to their own medical treatment. Read
