Dr. Thomas Bader (pictured above) and Dr. Jerry Zuckerman of Hackensack Meridian Health will present the latest information about the coronavirus and discuss vaccines and the impact of the virus on pregnancy in a virtual, interactive workshops hosted by Project Self-Sufficiency on Tuesday, April 19, at noon.

Participants will have the opportunity to ask questions at the end of the presentation. The free presentation is part of a monthly series offered through Zoom which is open to the public; interested attendees should call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500 for log-in details. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, women who are pregnant or were recently pregnant are more likely to need hospitalization, intensive care, or have other complications from Covid-19. In addition, women who contract Covid-19 while pregnant are more likely to experience issues during pregnancy and experience preterm birth and stillbirth. Other factors which can increase the risk of severe illness from Covid-19 include underlying medical conditions, age, health inequities, exposure to high numbers of coronavirus cases or low levels of vaccinated people.

To register for the Covid-19 virtual workshop and receive log-in details, call Project Self-Sufficiency at 973-940-3500. Additional information is available at www.projectselfsufficiency.org.