OP-ED: Should vaccination be opened up to pregnant women?

The evidence so far suggests that mRNA vaccines are safe for pregnant and breast-feeding women
Bangladesh is currently facing a surge in Covid-19 infections, predominantly owing to the Delta variant, which is causing considerable morbidity and mortality. There are also increasing reports of adverse outcomes and fatalities from Covid-19 among pregnant women in the country in recent times, with the situation likely far worse in rural areas, where poor surveillance, delayed testing, and a general lack of access to critical care is prevalent.