HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — University of Alabama at Birmingham doctors say the COVID-19 vaccine has shown no negative effects on fertility.
UAB Adolescent Medicine Director Dr. Tamera Beasley says she receives many questions about if expecting mothers or those who are trying to get pregnant should get vaccinated.
She said that as of June, the CDC has found no side effects to those who are vaccinated while being pregnant.
She said there were minor issues, such as women not receiving a regular menstrual cycle, but has not been directly proven to be affected by the vaccine.
So far, she says there have been only positive results from mothers that have chosen to be vaccinated.
"There have been many people who have intentionally received the vaccine because they are frontline workers or didn't know they were pregnant while getting vaccinated and those individuals have not had any problems maintaining their pregnancy or getting pregnant," said Beasley.
Studies have also shown that some mothers may pass on the antibodies from the vaccine to the fetus during pregnancy.
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As of May 13, all Alabamians ages 12 and up are eligible to receive the COVID vaccine after the CDC gave the Pfizer vaccine emergency authorization for those in this age group.
“This is great and welcome news that the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine will now be available for Alabamians 12 and up, offering another option for families in our state as we get back into full gear. We have seen good success so far with these safe and effective vaccines, and I encourage parents and children to consult with your pediatrician if you have any questions,” Governor Ivey said. “The vaccine is our ticket back to normal, and I continue to feel optimistic and hopeful in the positive direction we are moving in as a state.”
After receiving the COVID vaccine, you may experience common symptoms.
The CDC listed the following common side effects of the shot:
- Pain, redness and swelling in the arm you got the shot
- Tiredness
- Headache
- Muscle Pain
- Chills
- Fever
- Nausea
“If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic,” the CDC says on their website.
For the most up-to-date information on side effects and the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the CDC’s website.