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Pregnant Prestonians invited to participate in Covid vaccines study

Posted on - 5th October, 2021 - 7:00am | Author - | Posted in - Health, Preston News
A vaccination being given Pic: Pixabay
A vaccination being given Pic: Pixabay

The Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are inviting pregnant women across Preston and Lancashire to participate in a study evaluating Covid-19 vaccines in pregnancy.

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The trial will compare vaccines that are currently being used for the UK vaccination programme, as well as new vaccines as they are approved.

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Low-risk pregnant women aged 18-45 years-old and between 13-34 weeks gestation can be considered for enrolment onto the study.

Read more: Prestonians aged 16 and 17 urged to book their coronavirus vaccine to stay safe this winter

This study will provide vital information about which Covid-19 vaccine schedule works best in pregnancy, and the study will look at which interval between doses best protects women and their babies.

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Participation involves visits throughout pregnancy and up to one year after delivery. Participants will be reimbursed for travel expenses.

If you are interested, you can find out more here.



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