The quarantine authorities said they would continue to apply the quarantine pass to pregnant women.
Considering the reluctance of pregnant women to be vaccinated for fear of negative effects on the fetus, it was argued that they should be excluded from the quarantine pass, but the authorities say that pregnant women are not exempted from the quarantine pass as they are rather 'recommended for vaccination'. no see.
The Central Quarantine Countermeasures Headquarters (Bangdaebon) announced today (19th), "Pregnant women are a high-risk group for COVID-19 and are recommended for vaccination, and are not included in the exception of the quarantine pass for medical reasons."
As the quarantine authorities decided to maintain the existing policy, pregnant women entering multi-use facilities such as restaurants and cafes will receive the quarantine pass as it is.
Kim Yu-mi, head of the daily quarantine management team, said, "As dangerous cases of unvaccinated pregnant women diagnosed with COVID-19 have recently been reported, vaccination is recommended for pregnant women regardless of gestational weeks. is recommended to be vaccinated after consulting with your doctor before receiving the vaccine."
Early pregnancy can also be vaccinated, but the general health of the pregnant woman or fetus should be closely monitored in the early stages, when precautions are usually taken to maintain the pregnancy.
Hong Jung-ik, head of the vaccination management team of the COVID-19 vaccination response promotion team (promotional team) said, "It doesn't matter at all what period the vaccine is given."If vaccination is given without confirming the pregnancy status or fetal status, there is a possibility that the vaccine may be mistaken for affecting the pregnancy.”
Team leader Hong explained, "After consulting with the attending physician, if the current vaccination situation is inappropriate, such as poor health on the day of vaccination or suspected pregnancy-related complications, you may be advised to postpone the vaccination."
Quarantine authorities have explained that the need for vaccination is high, citing the recent death of an unvaccinated pregnant woman because the risk is high when a pregnant woman is infected with COVID-19.