Things to take note when you go for your Covid Vaccination

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HSA Vaccine Safety No.5

mRNA Vaccine

No. of Vaccine administered: 8.7m

No. of Adverse events: 11,737

No. of Serious Adverse events: 498

Sinovac

No. of Vaccine administered: 168,439

No. of Adverse events: 90

No. of Serious Adverse events: 5

https://www.hsa.gov.sg/COVID19-vaccines-safety-updates
 

More details:
https://www.hsa.gov.sg/docs/default-source/hprg-vcb/safety-update-on-covid19-vaccines/hsa-safety-update-no-5-on-covid-19-vaccines-(31-august-2021).pdf

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https://www.kkh.com.sg/patient-care/Pages/COVID-19-Vaccination.aspx

For pregnant women and women planning to conceive

 

At which stage of the pregnancy should the COVID-19 vaccine be taken?
While there is no limit or restriction in terms of gestational age for vaccination in pregnant women, KKH advises pregnant women to seek COVID-19 vaccination from 13 weeks of pregnancy as there are severe risks involved if infected with the virus, compared to non-pregnant women. Some of these risks involve the development of serious complications which increases pregnant women’s risk of needing intensive care unit (ICU) care and invasive ventilation, as well as developing potentially lethal complications like deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. They also have a doubled risk of preterm birth if they are symptomatic, and these babies may require neonatal ICU care.
 

How safe is COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women?
A recent study based on real world data from the USA has demonstrated the initial safety of mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. The study had 3,958 pregnant women who were enrolled compared to the incidences of these outcomes in pregnant women before the onset of the pandemic. There were no obvious safety signals flagged up among the pregnant women who received mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. There is also no evidence or scientific rationale to suggest that the efficacy or effectiveness of vaccines administered in pregnant women should be inferior to outside pregnancy.
 

Will the vaccine effectively protect both mum and baby?
The mRNA vaccines have been shown to generate antibody production in both pregnant and breastfeeding women. These antibodies are transferred passively across the placenta to the baby antenatally or before birth, and antibodies have also been detected in breastmilk before vaccination. While the exact nature and extent of protection for the babies remains to be ascertained, these findings are promising.
 

What should a pregnant woman take note of before she goes for vaccination?
We advise that vaccination of pregnant women should be done after an informed discussion and joint decision reached with their obstetricians or healthcare professionals. Side effects like fever can be managed with standard treatment such as paracetamol, which is safe for use in pregnancy. Vaccination sites are equipped to manage any rare or unlikely immediate emergencies, such as severe allergic reactions.
 

Will taking the COVID-19 vaccine impact the fertility of those planning to conceive?
MOH guidelines indicate that women planning their pregnancies can receive the COVID-19 vaccine. There is no evidence that these vaccines will harm women’s fertility, and they may opt to complete vaccination prior to planning a pregnancy.

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https://www.channelnewsasia.com/singapore/covid-19-vaccine-expert-committee-skin-reaction-strenuous-exercise-2182481

Those with mild skin reactions after first COVID-19 jab now allowed to receive further doses: Expert committee

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https://www.straitstimes.com/singapore/no-strenuous-activity-for-two-weeks-after-vaccination-those-with-mild-reactions-can-get

Avoid strenuous activity for 2 weeks after Covid-19 vaccine jabs, instead of 1 week, says expert panel

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Baby gets one 

https://www.nytimes.com/live/2021/09/24/world/covid-delta-variant-vaccine?smid=fb-nytimes&smtyp=cur&fbclid=IwAR0CF9B_FnqGmr31wUHGW7vwawB8Ejh1D81Anmal4F_szGLcFZpRh_hFB9I#a-turkish-infant-was-accidentally-injected-with-the-pfizer-vaccine