My 19yo daughter is concerned about getting the covid vaccine & now is being required to get it for college. are there concerns that it could cause fertility issues when she tries to get pregnant someday? could it lessen chances of getting pregnant?

This question has been asked by many women, & the complete answer is not out yet because the vaccines are new. However, the evidence at this point does not show fertility issues with the Covid vaccine, whereas there may be fertility issues for both men & women who get COVID infection itself. It is a difficult situation for young people to make these decisions!

Although solid scientific experience is time limited, so far, there has been no evidence of vaccine adversely affecting fertility. But, on balance, the potential complications of COVID-19 in all its variant forms outweighs the theoretical objections regarding vaccine complications. Would opt for the safer pathway of vaccination.