As the world looks hopefully towards COVID-19 vaccine candidates, we at Carrot have been considering what this means for Carrot members who are undergoing fertility treatment or plan to attempt becoming pregnant in the near future.
Tips to help you navigate care
Depending on where you’re located and your personal circumstances, the situation and requirements may differ. We put together some questions to help support you as you navigate conversations with your clinic or healthcare provider. Keep in mind that while some clinics and healthcare providers may not have the answers to every question you have due to the quickly-evolving nature of COVID-19 vaccine information and related guidance, speaking with your physician is always recommended early on in your journey.
Questions to help you navigate:
- Discuss with your clinic: Based on my current health and fertility situation, what should I consider if I choose to get a COVID-19 vaccine?
- Discuss with your clinic: Does your clinic require patients to be vaccinated before starting fertility treatment?
- Discuss with your clinic: If I receive the vaccine, will there be a waiting period until I can receive care? Does this differ depending on which vaccine I receive?
- Discuss with your clinic: Will clinic staff be vaccinated? If not, what precautions do you foresee in place to ensure safety?
- If you are an international patient: Is your clinic currently accepting or planning to soon accept international patients?
- If you are an international patient: Are there quarantine or testing requirements upon arrival in the country you are traveling to?
- If you are an international patient: Do you have basic and emergency medical coverage or insurance while you are traveling for care?
- If you need to travel (by air, sea, road or rail) to receive care: Does the transport carrier or relevant official require passengers to be vaccinated?
Still have questions about how COVID-19 may impact your fertility treatment? Get in touch with the Carrot Care Team.
Additional resources
Vaccine Company Pages
Pfizer and BioNTech COVID-19 Vaccine
Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 Vaccine
Global
World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 Vaccines Overview
WHO Interim recommendations for use of the Pfizer–BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
WHO Interim recommendations for use of the Moderna mRNA-1273 vaccine against COVID-19
Lancet COVID-19 Resource Centre
Reuters: COVID-19 Global Tracker
Asia and Oceania
Australia
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Australia Department of Health
The Fertility Society of Australia (FSA) COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions on COVID-19
India
Indian Fertility Society Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccinations and ART
Indian Fertility Society COVID-19 FAQ
Japan
Japan Society for Reproductive Medicine
New Zealand
The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists
Singapore
Obstetrics and Gynaecological Society of Singapore
Europe, the Middle East, and Africa
Europe
The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) COVID-19 Resources
The European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) COVID-19 Updates
Austria
Federal Ministry of Social Affairs, Health, Care and Consumer Protection COVID-19 Updates
Belgium
Belgian Federal Public Service Health Food Chain Safety and Environment
Belgian Society for Reproductive Medicine (BSRM) COVID-19 Information
Denmark
The Danish authorities have gathered all information about COVID-19 on Coronasmitte.dk
Finland
Ministry of Health and Social Affairs Fighting Infectious Disease
Finnish Gynecological Association Special Editorial on Coronavirus in Pregnancy
France
French Ministry of Health: A response to your questions about Covid 19
Society of Reproductive Medicine: Coronavirus and AMP
Germany
German Ministry of Health: Covid-19
Hungary
Hungarian Consular Government Service
Israel
Israel Ministry of Health: Covid-19 Guidelines
Ireland
Government of Ireland:Covid-19
Italy
Italy Ministry of Health: COVID-19
Luxembourg
Luxembourg Ministry of Health: Covid-19
Netherlands
Netherlands Ministry of Health: Covid-19
Norway
Norway Ministry of Health: Covid-19
Poland
Poland Ministry of Health: Covid-19
Portugal
Director General of Health: Covid-19
Russia
Russia Ministry of Health: Covid-19
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia Ministry of Health: Covid-19
South Africa
COVID-19 South African Resource Portal
Spain
Spain Ministry of Health:Covid-19
Sweden
Public Health Agency of Sweden
Switzerland
Switzerland Federal Office of Public Health: Covid-19
Ukraine
Ukraine Ministry of Health: Covid-19
United Arab Emirates
UAE Department of Health: Covid-19
United Kingdom
Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) FAQ for Fertility Patients on Covid-19
United States, Canada, and Latin America
United States
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
U.S. CDC Vaccination Considerations for People who are Pregnant or Breastfeeding
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) COVID-19 task force
Canada
Canada Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) vaccines: Overview
Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS) Fertility Care during the COVID-19 Pandemic updates
Argentina
Argentina Ministry of Health COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Brazil
Sociedade Brasileira de Reprodução Humana: SBRH
Federação Brasileira das Associações de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia.
