The WHO says the Modern vaccine is “not recommended” for pregnant women

In a state report released Tuesday, the World Health Organization (WHO) discouraged pregnant women from receiving the COVID-19 vaccine from Moderna.

WHO officials recommend that pregnant women not receive the Modern COVID-19 vaccine unless they are at high risk for exposure, such as health workers.

“Although pregnancy poses a higher risk of COVID-19 in women, the use of this vaccine is not currently recommended in pregnant women unless they have a high risk of exposure,” the report says. WHO state official.

The organization did not provide further details on its recommendation against pregnant women receiving the vaccine.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), limited data are available on the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women.

CDC says studies in pregnant women are planned.