Omri Segal

Dr. Omri Segal

The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv, Israel
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Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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12 August 2022 in Journal of Clinical Medicine
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STShlomi Toussia-Cohen
Shlomi Toussia-Cohen
Yoav YinonYoav Yinon
Yoav Yinon
Ravit Peretz-MachlufRavit Peretz-Machluf
Ravit Peretz-Machluf
OSOmri Segal
Omri Segal
NRNoam Regev
Noam Regev
SPShiran Bookstein Peretz
Shiran Bookstein Peretz
(1) Background: The adverse-effect profile and short-term obstetric and neonatal outcomes among pregnant women who were vaccinated with the BNT162b2 vaccine at any stage of pregnancy do not indicate any safety concerns. The vaccine is effective in generating a humoral immune response in pregnant women. (2) Objective: To determine the vaccine-induced immunity and adverse events associated with the third (booster) dose of the BNT162b2 vaccine compared to the first and second dose of the vaccine among pregnant women. (3) Study design: A prospective cohort study in a tertiary referral center comparing pregnant women who were vaccinated by the first and second dose of the BNT162b2 (Pfizer/BioNTech) vaccine to pregnant women vaccinated by a third (booster) dose, between January and November 2021. A digital questionnaire regarding adverse events was filled by both groups 2–4 weeks after vaccination. Blood samples were collected and tested for SARS-COV-2 IgG antibodies 28–32 days after the administration of the second or third BNT162b2 dose. (4) Results: Seventy-eight pregnant women who received the first and second doses of the vaccine were compared to eighty-four pregnant women who received the third dose of the vaccine. In terms of adverse events following vaccination, local rash/pain/swelling (93.6% vs. 72.6%, p < 0.001) was significantly less common after the third vaccination compared to after the second vaccination. Other adverse events, including early obstetric complications, did not differ between the two groups. SARS-CoV-2 IgG serum levels 28–32 days after the vaccination were significantly higher after the third vaccination compared to the second vaccination (1333.75 vs. 2177.93, respectively, p < 0.001). (5) Conclusion: This study confirms the safety regarding early adverse events and immunogenicity, and the lack of early obstetric complications of the BNT162b2 second- and third-dose vaccine in pregnant women. The third (booster) dose is effective in generating a stronger humoral immune response in pregnant women compared with the second dose.

26 November 2022 in Vaccines
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STShlomi Toussia-Cohen
Shlomi Toussia-Cohen
ONOmer Nir
Omer Nir
Ravit Peretz-MachlufRavit Peretz-Machluf
Ravit Peretz-Machluf
SPShiran Bookstein Peretz
Shiran Bookstein Peretz
OSOmri Segal
Omri Segal
Yoav YinonYoav Yinon
Yoav Yinon
The objective of the study was to compare the maternal and neonatal humoral immune responses among different groups of women, namely those vaccinated by the BNT162b2 vaccine, not vaccinated, and COVID-19-recovered parturient women at the time of delivery. This is a prospective cohort study of pregnant women, divided into four groups: Group A “Recovered”—recovered and not vaccinated. Group B “Second Vaccination”—first and second doses only. Group C “Third Vaccination”—third dose. Group D “No Third Vaccination”—women eligible for the third dose of the vaccine but did not receive it. Maternal and umbilical cord blood were sampled and tested for SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies on admittance to labor and immediately postpartum, respectively. Maternal serum SARS-CoV-2 IgG levels were significantly higher among Group C compared to Group B (741.6 (514.5–1069) vs. 333.5 (327–340.2), respectively). Both groups had higher antibody levels compared to Groups A and D (113.5 (61.62–209.1) and 57.99 (32.93–102.1), respectively). Similarly, umbilical cord blood SARS-CoV-2 IgG levels were also highest among Group C compared to the other three groups (1269 (953.4–1690) vs. Group B, 322.6 (305.6–340.5), Group A, 109 (49.01–242.6), and Group D, 103.9 (48.59–222), respectively). In conclusion, pregnant women who were fully vaccinated with three dosages before delivery generated the highest levels of maternal and neonatal SARS-CoV-2 IgG antibodies.

3 May 2022 in Obesity Medicine
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OSOmri Segal
Omri Segal
SLSapir Barak Lanciano
Sapir Barak Lanciano
UNUdi Nussinovitch
Udi Nussinovitch

19 January 2026 in International Journal of Gynecology & Obstetrics
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OSOmri Segal
Omri Segal
SKShir Koren
Shir Koren
RMRaanan Meyer
Raanan Meyer
MAMichal Axelrod
Michal Axelrod
KZKeren Zloto
Keren Zloto
STShlomi Toussia‐Cohen
Shlomi Toussia‐Cohen