HP GOVT URGES PREGNANT WOMEN TO GET VACCINATED

Urging the pregnant women and lactating mothers to get vaccinated, a government spokesperson on Wednesday said that as per studies, such women are more likely to become severely ill with Covid and may require hospitalisation, ICU care, oxygen support and could be at increased risk for adverse pregnancy outcomes.

He said that Covid infection in pregnant women may result in preterm birth, seizures, emergency caesarean section and many other complications which can be fatal. He said that vaccines are safe for the pregnant women.

“It is recommended that all women should get vaccinated, including those who are planning to start a family,” said the spokesperson, adding that there is no current evidence that suggests the vaccines interfere with fertility.

He added that the antibodies produced after vaccination help in protecting the babies of breastfeeding mothers from Covid infection.

74 test positive in Himachal

Meanwhile, Himachal Pradesh recorded 74 fresh Covid cases on Wednesday, taking the state’s tally to 2,27,269 while death toll reached 3,832 after one patient succumbed to the infection.

The highest of 30 cases were reported from Kangra, 12 from Una, 10 from Shimla, eight from Hamirpur, five from Chamba, four each from Mandi and Solan and one from Bilaspur.

The active cases climbed up to 864 while the recoveries reached 2,22,556 after 43 people recuperated.

In terms of the number of cases, Kangra is still the worst hit among all 12 districts logging 51,939 cases since the virus outbreak.