Previously, the public health agency was vague in its recommendation. Now, the CDC is strengthening its guidance, recommending that pregnant women should be vaccinated against Covid-19, based on new data about the safety of the vaccines.
Previously, the public health agency was vague in its recommendation."If you are pregnant, you can receive a Covid-19 vaccine," previous guidance read. Now, the CDC is strengthening its guidance, recommending that pregnant women should be vaccinated against Covid-19, based on new data about the safety of the vaccines.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine said their recommendations were based on safety evidence from thousands of pregnant women.The associations also cite the country's low vaccination rate and the recent increase in cases.The two groups urge their members to"enthusiastically recommend vaccination" to their patients.
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