Healthywomen shares the concerns of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists And other medical associations on the health and safety of pregnant people and newborns in the United States after the recent announcement that the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will no longer recommend COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy. This decision can have a significant influence on how pregnant people make decisions about health care and undermine their ability to make informed choices for themselves and their families.
Covid-19 remains a serious threat. Get a Covid-19 Infection during pregnancy Brings patients with higher risks for serious illness, and newborns rely on maternal antibodies for protection in their early weeks of life. The removal of this recommendation creates confusion, despite clear and consistent scientific evidence to support the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy.
This abrupt deviation from established guidelines can lead to people waiting for vaccination or access to the vaccine due to changes in insurance coverage – a particularly disturbing outcome for those who are already confronted with health differences.
Science has not changed. A Covid-19 infection during pregnancy can be catastrophic and vaccines are proven security. This policy shift undermines confidence in vaccination at a time that trust and access are essential.
Healthywomen urges HHS to reverse this decision and to maintain evidence-based guidelines that protect the health of pregnant people, newborns and their families.
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