Guidance

Safety of COVID-19 vaccines when given in pregnancy

Guidance for health professionals to share with pregnant women immunised with COVID-19 vaccines.

• From: UK Health Security Agency
• Published: 18 December 2020
• Last updated: 6 February 2025 — See all updates

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The safety of COVID-19 vaccines when given in pregnancy

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This advice provides information on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines when given in pregnancy. It is designed for health professionals to share with women who were vaccinated before they knew they were pregnant.

An information leaflet for women of childbearing age, currently pregnant or breastfeeding is available to order or download.

Published 18 December 2020
Last updated 6 February 2025 + show all updates

1. 6 February 2025

   'During pregnancy or whilst breast-feeding' link updated

2. 30 April 2021

   Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy.

3. 17 March 2021

   Updated COVID-19 vaccine in pregnancy section.

4. 3 March 2021

   Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy.

5. 5 January 2021

   Updated information on COVID-19 vaccines in pregnancy.

6. 18 December 2020

   First published.