Officials from the Bali Health Agency have ensured that the Moderna Covid-19 vaccine is safe for pregnant women.

Dr. Ketut Suarjaya, the Head of the Bali Health Agency, acknowledged that, in addition to Bali's medical personnel, pregnant women are being targeted for the Covid-19 vaccine, and he assures that the Moderna vaccine that is presently being distributed is safe for both pregnant and breastfeeding moms. “We started our Covid-19 vaccine program for pregnant women in Bali, and it has been doing well so far.” On Wednesday (25/8), Dr. Suarjaya stated.

According to data from the Bali provincial government, pregnant women, particularly those with pre-existing diseases, are more likely to have lower immunity against disease or infection, including the Coronavirus, throughout their maternity. “As part of our attempt to lower the danger of becoming infected with Covid-19, it is critical to safeguard the most vulnerable by disseminating this vaccine.” Dr. Suarjaya said.

The first dosage of the vaccine is scheduled to be administered to pregnant women during the second trimester of their pregnancy. Suarjaya further stated that the provincial government's daily vaccination objective for medical professionals has been reduced because many of them experienced fever symptoms for an average of three days after receiving the third dose of Covid-19 vaccine from Moderna. “Many of our health workers developed a fever after receiving the vaccine booster from Moderna, rendering them unable to work at our hospital, and we would suffer immensely if we do not have enough staff to work at the medical facilities. So we need to slow down a little bit to give everyone time to recuperate while still meeting the demands of the hospital.” Dr. Suarjaya concluded.