The impact of COVID-19 disease & vaccination on pregnancy and newborns
The COVID-19 Immunity Task Force (CITF) and CanCOVID are eager to share the latest research from three CITF-supported studies on the impact of SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination on pregnancy and newborns. Event: December 20, 2021 Read More
SOGC Statement on COVID-19 Vaccination in Pregnancy
Posted November 4, 2021 Read More
Why doctors are so worried about pregnant people getting COVID-19
Canadians who are pregnant are at higher risk for severe illness if they get COVID-19, yet many are still hesitating to get vaccinated, experts say. Posted: November 4, 2021 Read More
Busting myths about COVID-19 vaccines and fertility
Dr. Deborah Money, Professor in the UBC Faculty of Medicine’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, addresses myths about COVID-19 vaccines’ impact on fertility Posted: September 23, 2021 Read More
On The Coast with Gloria Macarenko
Dr. Deborah Money speaks with Bal Brach about encouraging pregnant women to get vaccinated after an initial pause to gather data. Posted: September 21, 2021 Read More
Radio West with Sarah Penton
Dr. Deborah Money explains the how safety the COVID-19 vaccine is for pregnant women in BC Posted: September 21, 2021 Read More
Study: Pregnant individuals do well with COVID vaccine
“Overall the vaccine is very well tolerated,” said the lead author of the paper published today. Posted: August 17, 2021 Read More
Researchers launch COVID-19 vaccine registry for pregnant and breastfeeding individuals in Canada
In an effort to fill the knowledge gap, researchers are launching a COVID-19 vaccine registry and survey in Canada. They will collect real-time data on the impact of immunization on pregnant and breastfeeding individuals across the country. Posted: May 19, 2021 Read More
A New Care Space for Reproductive Infectious Diseases
With the help of the Joint Collaborative Committees (JCC)’s Health System Redesign (HSR) project, both the RID and Pediatric Infectious Disease programs are transitioning into one space – the Oak Tree Clinic (OTC). Posted: May 25, 2021 Read More
BC Designates pregnant People as Priority Group for COVID-19 Vaccination
Dr. Deborah Money commented on the B.C. government's decision to designate pregnant people as a priority population to receive the COVID-19 vaccine Posted: May 6, 2021 Read More
