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Leeds General Infirmary take part in ‘Preg-CoV’ trial

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Leeds General Infirmary
Leeds General Infirmary has been named as one of more than a dozen sites across England that will take part in a new study into Covid vaccinations for pregnant women, led by St. Georges Institute.

Maria McEaney from Shercock, Ireland was 5 months pregnant when she got her second vaccine. Her decision was made after watching her pregnant sister suffer greatly in the ICU after choosing not to get jabbed.

She said, “I really struggled with my decision, because all the studies were coming out of America. I consulted with 5 doctors who advised that I get the full vaccine to protect me, and give my baby antibodies.”

New figures released by the NHS revealed that no pregnant women with both doses of the vaccine have been admitted to hospital, and just 3 have been admitted after having their first jab.

In contrast, 98% of expectant mums receiving care in hospital with Covid-19 had not been jabbed.

Government invest £7.5 million into vaccine trials for pregnant women

Concerns over the amount of expectant mother’s on ventilators has prompted the government to invest £7.5 million into research at St. Georges, University of London.

More than 600 pregnant women will be recruited for the trial which will see the vaccine’s effectiveness monitored, along with the child’s development to the age of one.

Leeds General Infirmary are taking part in the clinical trial.

They aim to provide more data about how best to protect pregnant women and their babies, use the evidence to inform future vaccination programmes, and reassure expectant mothers.

England’s Chief Midwifery Officer, Jacqueline Dunkley-Bent, has written an open letter to all GPs and midwives across the country stressing them to encourage women to get the jab to protect themselves and their baby.

She maintains that getting the vaccine is the only proven way to avoid getting any severe side-effects of the virus.

If you are pregnant and have previously declined the vaccine, you can still book an appointment on the NHS National Booking Service website.

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