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Jun 18, 2021

What advice does WHO have for women who are pregnant or are planning pregnancy during the pandemic? What should a woman expect for her care during childbirth and pregnancy at this time? What if a woman gets COVID during her pregnancy? Are there any additional risks to her or her baby? WHO’s Dr. Özge Tunçalp explains...


Jun 11, 2021

Why does WHO recommend at this time, in June 2021,  that vaccinating children is not a priority? When would their vaccination be prioritized? How is safety of these vaccines ensured? WHO’s Chief Scientist Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.


Jun 4, 2021

What is the guidance for vaccination of women with breastfeeding infants, women who are pregnant or planning to get pregnant and women who are menstruating? What about vaccines and fertility? WHO’s Dr Soumya Swaminathan explains in Science in 5.