Thiruvananthapuram: Kerala Health Minister Veena George has announced a new campaign under the title 'Mathrukavacham' which will be intended to vaccinate all pregnant women in the state. As a part of the campaign, Asha workers in each ward will be assigned to complete the registration of all pregnant women for vaccination.
"As part of the campaign, all pregnant women will be registered for vaccination at the ward level by ASHA workers. Those who can register on their own will be encouraged to do so. Those without facilities like smartphones and computers will be registered with the help of ASHA workers. The health workers will ensure that all pregnant women in each sub-centre area are registered and vaccinated," Health Minster said. She added that special vaccination camps for pregnant women will be conducted on special days at the district level.
Health Minster said that getting vaccinated during pregnancy is a very significant preventive measure, adding that even after receiving the vaccine, one should continue to wear a mask and maintain social distancing. "The vaccine can be given at any time during pregnancy. It is safer to take two doses of the vaccine during pregnancy. It is best to get the vaccine as early as possible. The vaccine can be given only after delivery if the Covid is infected during pregnancy. However, the vaccine should not be given until three months if infected with COVID."
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