US Label For COVID-19 Vaccine Will Not Recommend Against Use In Pregnancy

Although UK labeling for the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine recommends against use in women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, the US FDA’s labeling under an emergency use authorization is not expected to follow suit; agency says developmental and reproductive toxicity studies for some early candidates are nearing completion, but data will not available for EUA decision-making.

Doctor examining a pregnant woman
The FDA's policy generally is not to recommended against use of vaccines in pregnant women. • Source: Shutterstock

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