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Pregnant women in Ontario can now sign up for a COVID-19 vaccine
Pregnant women in Ontario can now sign up to get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The provincial government says the change is in light of new information showing women who are pregnant are at high risk of severe illness if they get COVID-19.
The health minister’s office says pregnant women are now considered among those with the highest need for shots.
As of April 23, all pregnant individuals can register for #COVID19 vaccination appointments under the “highest risk” health conditions in Phase Two of the province’s vaccine rollout. pic.twitter.com/hS6jL4E84y
— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) April 23, 2021
They can now book through the provincial call centre – at 1-888-999-6488 – or through local public health units.
A doctor’s note is not necessary, and women can expect to wait about 16 weeks for a second dose.
The ministry does not name any specific vaccine brand.
