Chatham-Kent Public Health Unit officials say pregnant women are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine in Chatham-Kent.
“Ontario has just moved pregnancy in the ‘highest risk’ health condition category in the phase two plan,” public health officials said on social media.
“If pregnant, please call 519-351-1010 and leave a message as we have appointment spots available this weekend. Please indicate that you are pregnant on your message.”
“Alternatively, if you’re ok with an appointment a couple of weeks from now, you’ll be able to book an appointment online at http://GetYourShotCK.ca as soon as we update the page.”
On their website, public health officials say Ontario has provided more directions for this population.
“It is recommended, but not required, that pregnant individuals have discussion with their treating health care provider, or with a health care provider familiar with their pregnancy,” public health officials say.
This includes:
– A review of the potential risks and benefits of the vaccine.
– A review of the risk of acquiring a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy.
– A review of the potential risks /consequences associated with a COVID-19 infection during pregnancy.
– An acknowledgment of the limited evidence from clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines in the pregnant population.
CK Public Health officials say a letter from a health care provider is not required for vaccination, the extended dose interval of 16 weeks remains appropriate for this population and essential caregivers are not eligible under this category.
