Knocked up podcast - The Covid-19 Vaccine 💉and Reproductive Health with Dr Preeya Alexander

This episode was recorded on Monday 27th September.

The Covid-19 Vaccine 💉and Reproductive Health with Dr Preeya Alexander

This episode was recorded on Monday 27th September. All information contained is relevant up until that date.

To discuss the latest information regarding the Covid-19 vaccines we welcome back Dr Preeya Alexander.

We discuss:the vaccine technology is so new, how do we know its safe?

What is the difference between DNA and mRNA, and can the mRNA change my DNA?

Why is it exciting when science and the medical advice changing something we should get excited about?

Why are pregnant women more at risk from infection?

Who has approved the use of the covid vaccine on pregnant women?

Why are pregnant women and children excluded from clinical trials?

Can the vaccine cause miscarriage? And where did this myth start?

Are we seeing an impact on fertility treatment in people who have been vaccinated?

Dr Preeya's recommended sources for information:

Your GP - for individualised advice

MVEC - Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre

NCIRS - National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance

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Hosted by Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison

Dr Raelia Lew is a RANZCOG Board Certified CREI Fertility specialist, Gynaecologist and the Director of Women’s Health Melbourne. 

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