Question reference: S6W-09468
- Asked by: Pam Duncan-Glancy, MSP for Glasgow, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 29 June 2022
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Current status: Answered by Humza Yousaf on 13 July 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what it is doing to ensure that pregnant people are able to access their COVID-19 booster vaccine.
Answer
COVID-19 vaccines are recommended in pregnancy. Vaccination is the best way to protect against the known risks of COVID-19 in pregnancy for both women and babies.
Public Health Scotland have created animations for minority ethnic audiences which include information on vaccinations and pregnancy. These videos, information and other assets are shared routinely with partners representing minority ethnic communities in Scotland for cascading.
Our COVID-19 vaccine explainer video also covers pregnancy and is available in a range of different community languages.
COVID-19 vaccine pop-up clinics have been held in maternity clinics in a number of health boards. This allows people to get vaccinated in a safe and trusted space, after having any concerns or questions answered by an expert health practitioner.
The Scottish Government Marketing Team are continuing to promote vaccine uptake in pregnancy and if planning a pregnancy through a targeted marketing campaign. To find out more visit www.nhsinform.scot/covid19vaccinepregnancy