© Provided by The Indian ExpressCivic officials in Mumbai said that among 1.60 lakh pregnant women in the city, only 2,659 beneficiaries have taken the Covid-19 vaccine till now. The officials claimed that despite counselling pregnant women during their prenatal treatment, nearly 98% have refused to get the jab owing to fear and misconceptions. The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) started an immunisation programme for pregnant women from July 15. But even after three months, the response has been lukewarm as around 1.6% of pregnant women have taken the vaccine. All civic-run hospitals have been instructed to counsel pregnant women about the benefits of taking the vaccine during their pre-natal treatment.

Source: Indian Express October 27, 2021 17:31 UTC