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26 August 2021 We have been asked on WhatsApp about the effect of the Covid-19 vaccines on breastfeeding. Although there is limited data regarding breastfeeding and the vaccines as pregnant and breastfeeding women were not included in clinical trials, all

Health / Vaccines 25 August 2021 What was claimed Pfizer CEO Albert Bourla said he doesn’t need the vaccine because he’s healthy. Our verdict This is a misquote from an interview from December. Albert Bourla said he didn’t want to

25 August 2021 What was claimed A Facebook post shows a screengrab from a government website with a list of reported deaths and side effects caused by the Covid-19 vaccines. Our verdict The image in this post is mocked-up and

Health / Coronavirus 24 August 2021 We’ve been asked on WhatsApp whether there is any reason to avoid the Covid-19 vaccines currently available in the UK during the first trimester of pregnancy.  Dr Jo Mountfield, consultant obstetrician and vice president

19 August 2021 We’ve been asked on WhatsApp how long pregnant women should wait between getting their routine vaccines in pregnancy, and getting a Covid-19 vaccine. The guidance from NHS England is to wait seven days between the Covid vaccine

19 August 2021 We’ve seen a number of claims over the last few months about the Covid-19 vaccines and miscarriages. Here we debunk a few of the most common ones. What we know so far There is no scientific reason

19 August 2021 We’ve been asked on WhatsApp for information regarding the Covid-19 vaccines and womens’ fertility. The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists (RCOG) which is the professional association of pregnancy, childbirth, and women’s reproductive and sexual health says