Early childhood developmental concerns following SARS-CoV-2 infection and COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy: a Scottish population-level retrospective cohort study (March 2025)

Summary

Understanding the effects of Covid-19 infection and vaccination during pregnancy can help inform clinical guidance and overcome concerns about vaccine safety. This study examined relationships between Covid-19 infection during pregnancy, Covid-19 vaccination during pregnancy and early child developmental concerns in children aged 13–15 months in Scotland. The study found that Covid-19 infections during pregnancy do not appear to be linked to early childhood developmental concerns and vaccinations during pregnancy appear to be safe from the perspective of early childhood developmental concerns. As some developmental concerns do not become apparent until children are older than 13–15 months, the authors recommended that future research continue to monitor outcomes as children grow and develop.

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