Why Pregnant Women and Those Trying To Conceive Should Get the COVID Vaccine

Since the COVID-19 vaccine first came out several months ago, there have been innumerous amounts of misinformation regarding how it affects female fertility, women trying to conceive and those who are already pregnant. Now a new study published in the American Society for Reproductive Medicine Journal reveals that the vaccine does not cause sterility in women and does not harm pregnant women or their babies. In fact, because the Delta variant is on the rise, doctors are recommending everyone, including pregnant women get the vaccine as soon as possible. Coastal Fertility’s Dr. Michael Slowey explains why in this story featured on ABC News 4.