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Two major reproductive health groups now recommend that pregnant people get a COVID-19 vaccine. With so much more safety data about the shotsâand information about the unique COVID-19 risks that pregnant people faceâit s worth getting the shots, they say.
Both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM) released new statements recommending the use of COVID-19 vaccines in pregnant people as well as those who are breastfeeding. âACOG strongly recommends that all eligible persons receive a COVID-19 vaccine or vaccine series,â the new guidelines say. âObstetrician-gynecologists and other womenâs healthcare practitioners should lead by example by being vaccinated and encouraging eligible patients to be vaccinated as well.â
Obstetrician groups recommend COVID vaccine during pregnancy
Two groups on Friday said vaccinations in thousands of pregnant women over the past several months have shown the shots are safe and effective during pregnancy. Author: Associated Press Updated: 7:05 PM EDT July 30, 2021
Two leading obstetricians’ groups on Friday recommended COVID-19 shots for all pregnant women, citing concerns over rising cases and low vaccination rates.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine said vaccinations in tens of thousands of pregnant women over the past several months have shown the shots are safe and effective during pregnancy.
COVID-19 during pregnancy increases risks for severe complications and can also increase chances for preterm birth. U.S. government data show only about 16% of pregnant women have received one or more doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Medical groups advise pregnant individuals to get COVID-19 vaccine
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Two major medical groups, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine (SMFM), are recommending that all pregnant individuals receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
The organizations say their recommendation is backed by evidence that shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe during pregnancy.
The groups also state that data shows COVID-19 infections put pregnant people at increased risk of severe complications, including death.
âACOG encourages its members to enthusiastically recommend vaccination to their patients. This means emphasizing the known safety of the vaccines and the increased risk of severe complications associated with COVID-19 infection, including death, during pregnancy,â said J. Martin Tucker, MD, FACOG, president of ACOG.
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