This episode was recorded on Monday 27th September. All information contained is relevant up until that date.
To discuss the latest information regarding the Covid-19 vaccines we welcome back Dr Preeya Alexander.
We discuss:

• the vaccine technology is so new, how do we know its safe
• What is the difference between DNA and mRNA, and can the mRNA change my DNA
• Why is it exciting when science and the medical advice changing something we should get excited about?
• Why are pregnant women more at risk from infection?
• Who has approved the use of the covid vaccine on pregnant women
• Why are pregnant women and children excluded from clinical trials?
• Can the vaccine cause miscarriage? And where did this myth start?
• Are we seeing an impact on fertility treatment in people who have been vaccinated?

Dr Preeya's recommended sources for information:

• Your GP
• MVEC - Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre
• NCIRS - National Centre for Immunisation Research and Surveillance

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Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison
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Guest: Dr Preeya Alexander

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