Vaccinating against Corona – or is it? Pregnant and breastfeeding women feel left alone with this question. The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) announces a recommendation for those affected.
Berlin – In Germany, pregnant women are currently only vaccinated against Corona in individual cases. The Standing Vaccination Commission (STIKO) does not currently recommend it. Although studies show an increased risk of severe Covid-19 courses in pregnant women *. Gynecologists’ associations already called in the spring to give pregnant and breastfeeding women priority vaccination with an mRNA vaccine *.
“The evaluation of the scientific data shows us that vaccination of all pregnant women would be extremely useful. Because the risk of premature birth alone is up to 80 percent higher in women who test positive for COVID-19 than in healthy pregnant women. In addition, there are numerous other risks for the unvaccinated, sick mother and her unborn child, ”says Anton Scharl, President of the German Society for Gynecology and Obstetrics (DGGG), making his point of view clear. A British research team * has examined how much the risk of premature birth or stillbirth increases due to a corona infection.
Corona vaccinations for pregnant women – Stiko wants to make recommendations by the end of August
According to a report, the STIKO now wants to decide on a vaccination recommendation for pregnant women by the end of August. “Stiko is currently systematically processing the available data for a Covid 19 vaccination in pregnancy,” said gynecologist and Stiko member Marianne Röbl-Mathieu to the editorial network Germany (RND).
The focus is on the safety and effectiveness of the vaccines as well as findings on corona diseases in pregnancy. These aspects would be subjected to a “risk-benefit assessment”, said Röbl-Mathieu. Results and an evaluation are expected from the end of August. So far there is no general recommendation for corona vaccinations of pregnant women by the STIKO.
Corona vaccination for pregnant women: Currently no STIKO recommendation – exception for previous illnesses
In Germany, the corona vaccination is not yet recommended for pregnant women. On the website of the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) * it says: “There are currently no data on the use of COVID-19 vaccines (mRNA vaccines or vector-based vaccines) during pregnancy, so the STIKO recommends the general vaccination during pregnancy is currently not available. “
There are exceptions, however. “Pregnant women with previous illnesses and a resulting high risk of severe COVID-19 disease can in individual cases be offered a vaccination with an mRNA vaccine from the 2nd trimester after the risk-benefit assessment and after extensive medical advice,” writes the RKI continues (Editor’s note: The 2nd trimon is the definition for the time between the 14th and 27th week of pregnancy). (afp / ml) * Merkur.de is an offer from IPPEN.MEDIA
