An Illinois mother feels shocked and upset after being denied a Moderna coronavirus vaccine by health officials in the country over concerns about the lack of data for pregnant and breastfeeding women, according to a report.
Kate Raess, a clinical therapist and mother of two, did her research and consulted her doctor before going to her vaccination appointment at the Kane County Health Department, the Chicago Tribune reported. After Raess sat down in the chair, she was denied the vaccine.
“I was so shocked,” Raess said. “To sit in that metal chair and say no, it’s like someone takes a pin to a little kid’s balloon.”
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Susan Stack, a spokeswoman for the Kane County Department of Health, told Fox News that there has since been a review of the policy, which now provides for vaccinations among pregnant and breastfeeding women. She declined to comment on the report regarding Raess.
“After consulting with the Illinois Department of Public Health, and with the guidance of the American College of Obstetrics and Gynecologists and Centers for Disease Control, which states that pregnant and lactating people may choose to receive COVID vaccines, KCHD provides vaccines. pregnant and lactating women who choose to be vaccinated, ”reads a statement provided to Fox News.
Raess tells the newspaper of ‘this internalized feeling of shame and judgment – that a provincial council feels that I can not make this decision, and that they will make it for me.’
Raess, the mother of a 22-month-old daughter and an 11-week-old boy, said she and her husband are considering whether to receive the vaccine for months, which will ease concerns if she goes to personal services. with customers, instead of telehealth.
Before the Department of Health reviewed its policy, Raess told the Chicago Tribue that she plans to schedule an appointment for a vaccine elsewhere.
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Directions for pregnant or breastfeeding women about receiving the vaccine are mixed, and experts are concerned that inconsistent information could confuse expectant women in hopes of learning whether or not to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Last week, for example, the World Health Organization reversed its guidance on pregnant women reversing the coronavirus vaccine created by Moderna and now says it recommends the infection for prospective people.
“We have no specific reason to believe that there will be specific risks that will outweigh the benefits of vaccination for pregnant women,” the WHO said in part in the updated guidance.
Meanwhile, dr. Anthony Fauci told the American Medical Association on Thursday that there were “no red flags” in trials of more than 10,000 pregnant women who have taken the COVID-19 vaccine so far.
“The FDA, as part of the typical follow-up you follow after the initial issuance of an EUA, has so far found no red flags,” he said.
He added that “many of the pregnant women” in the trials were “healthcare providers” who were exposed to COVID-19 and preferred to risk their “chances” with the vaccine rather than being infected with COVID-19 , which has some medical experts. warning can have a detrimental effect on pregnancy or pregnant women.
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Indeed, a recent NIH-funded study suggested that pregnant women who contract severe COVID-19 disease have an increased risk of death and premature birth compared to those with asymptomatic cases of the disease. However, adverse outcomes were not associated with mild to moderate coronavirus infections.
Severe COVID-19 among pregnant women increases the risk of serious birth complications such as heavy, abnormal postpartum hemorrhage, C-sections, high blood pressure and premature birth, the study said.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) separately stated that pregnant women should be advised on the importance of seeking immediate medical attention if they develop coronavirus symptoms, and that strong emphasis should be placed on coronavirus prevention for pregnant women at every medical appointment.
Fox News’ Audrey Conklin and Madeline Farber contributed to this report.