Q. IS MODERNA SAFE FOR PREGNANT AND/OR BREASTFEEDING WOMEN?

A.According to the Australian Health Department, pregnant women should be routinely offered one of the mRNA-based Covid vaccines, Pfizer or Moderna, at any stage of pregnancy. Pregnant women who contract Covid-19 have an increased risk of severe illness and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Real-world evidence has shown that Moderna is safe for pregnant women and breastfeeding women. You do not need to stop breastfeeding after receiving the Moderna vaccination.