Baby-Friendly Initiative Ontario

The @BCCBFI recommends supporting families to make informed decisions about receiving the COVID-19 vaccine based on the known evidence, their level of risk and the plausible benefits to their child. Be sure to speak with your health care provider and visit https://t.co/Ybkb0veaFT for more information.

The WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunization (SAGE) has issued its policy recommendations for the rollout of the first COVID-19 vaccine approved for emergency use, the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. It states: Pregnant women are at higher risk of severe COVID-19 than non-pregnant women, and COVID-19 has been associated with an increased risk of pre-term birth.... However due to insufficient data, WHO does not recommend the vaccination of pregnant women at this time. In case a pregnant woman has an unavoidable risk high of exposure (e.g. a health worker), vaccination may be considered in discussion with their healthcare provider. It is recommended to avoid pregnancy for 2 to 3 months post-vaccination. If a breastfeeding woman is part of a group (e.g. health workers) recommended for vaccination, vaccination can be offered. WHO does not recommend discontinuing breastfeeding after vaccination. To read more: https://www.who.int//who-can-take-the-pfizer-biontech-covi

Wishing everyone a safe, happy, and healthy new year!

Wishing a festive holiday season from the BFIO Executive!