The first day of the Covid-19 traffic light system also marked the first day of unemployment for unvaccinated employees of workplaces using vaccine passes. Science has shown the Covid-19 vaccine is safe at any stage of pregnancy. Pregnant women have a high risk of being hospitalised if they catch the virus, and for their babies to be delivered too early or stillborn. When the vaccine roll-out first started in New Zealand, the guidance was for pregnant women to discuss getting the jab with their GP. Medications, including vaccines, are not usually trialled on pregnant women, so data was lacking.

Source: Stuff December 03, 2021 04:40 UTC