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Covid vaccine uptake 'low' in pregnant women

But no women admitted to hospital because of virus

Uptake of Covid-19 vaccinations by pregnant women on the Isle of Man has been 'low'.

Midwives are encouraging them to come forward for a vaccine saying, although people are hesitant, the benefits outweigh the risks.

Data from the UK shows the majority of those hospitalised with Covid-19, while carrying a baby, have not had a jab.

Head of midwifery Barbara Roberts says it is a different situation here:

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