The Federation of Obstetric & Gynecological Societies of India released a position statement on COVID-19 vaccination for women who are pregnant or currently breastfeeding. Here are the key highlights and answers to some common questions.
There has been a lot of conversation in recent months regarding vaccination of women primarily the menstruating, pregnant and lactating women against Covid-19. News channels, insufficient research data and social media have further added…
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