Lack of Pregnant Women in Vaccine Trials Raises Concerns

The video discusses the success of Operation Warp Speed in developing COVID-19 vaccines, highlighting the exclusion of pregnant women from clinical trials. It raises concerns about the higher risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes for pregnant women, especially those working in healthcare. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists suggests individualized discussions about vaccination for pregnant women. mRNA vaccines like Pfizer and Moderna may be safer options. Experts, including Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, emphasize the need for further data and trials.

What was a significant concern regarding the COVID-19 vaccine trials?

• They included too many participants.

• They were conducted too quickly.

• They were only conducted in one country.

• Pregnant women were not included.

Why is the exclusion of pregnant women from vaccine trials particularly concerning?

• Pregnant women are less likely to contract COVID-19.

• Pregnant women with COVID-19 have a higher risk of severe outcomes.

• Pregnant women are immune to COVID-19.

• Pregnant women do not work in healthcare.

What percentage of healthcare workers who contracted COVID-19 are female?

• 79%

• 60%

• 50%

• 90%

What is the stance of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists on vaccinating pregnant women?

• They recommend all pregnant women get vaccinated.

• They advise against vaccination for pregnant women.

• They suggest an individualized discussion about risks and benefits.

• They have not made any statement.

What type of vaccines might be safer for pregnant women according to the transcript?

• Vaccines using protein subunits

• Vaccines using DNA

• Vaccines using mRNA

• Vaccines using live viruses