Expectant women wait for COVID-19 vaccination at HCM City's Hung Vuong Hospital. (Photo: VNA)

It is among the first hospitals providing coronavirus vaccination services for pregnant women in the city.

Pregnant women are more vulnerable to the disease as they are likely to develop respiratory failure more rapidly, the Hospital said, adding that without early intervention, the virus can threaten life of the mothers and fetuses.

Expectant women from 13th week onward who want to receive vaccines can notify doctors when visiting the hospital for antenatal care. They will be advised on vaccination and provided with health screenings prior to injection as well as post-injection health monitoring. 

Vaccines remain free for all people, including pregnant women, under the city’s immunization program.