Patna: Although the central government agreed to vaccinate pregnant women against Covid-19 almost four months ago, 70 to 80% of them had not taken their shots in the state.
And to overcome this problem, the State Health Department will hold special counseling and drive vaccination on Saturdays for clubs with Pradhan Mantri Suresshit Matritva Abhiyaan (PMSMA).
Gynecologist in Aiims-Patna, Dr.
Mukta Agarwal, said many pregnant women didn’t even realize that they could take a vaccine.
“Nearly eight out of ten women who visited OPD had not taken vaccines and the majority of them did not know that they could get themselves vaccinated.
We then advised such women in our hospital.
All vaccines were given against Covid-19 safe for women Pregnant, “he said, adding that more awareness is needed in this matter.
Dr.
Neelam, a consultant and gynecologist, said he had a rather same experience with at least 70% of pregnant women who came for routine examinations not vaccinated.
“We advised them to take a shot,” he said.
In accordance with the data available with the Ministry of Health, there are 30 lakh pregnant women in the state.
Even though the exact figure of those who have not been vaccinated are not available, officials say the number is large.
The State Health Society Executive Executive Executive Animesh Kumar Parashar said to overcome this problem in particular, the department has planned to use nearly 600 Session Session Pradhan Mantri Surakhit Matritva Abhiya (PMSMA) for pregnant women counseling, followed by their vaccination.
One day every month has been repaired to provide health facilities for pregnant women under PMSMA.
They were given free antenatal checks four times during pregnancy along with counseling on nutrients.
This must be held on the 9th of each month, but in the case of festivals or weeks, it can be shifted to another day.
This month, it is being held on Saturday.
“When these women came to take advantage of health benefits under PMSMA, they were also advised about the Covid-19 vaccine.
People must understand that two lives can be protected by this vaccination,” said Parahar while asking a doctor, especially obstetricians and gynecologists for Advise those who come for care.
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