The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released its recommended maternal vaccine schedule Wednesday, breaking with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in its advice. File Photo by Alex Hofford/EPA
June 10 (UPI) -- The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists released its recommended maternal vaccine schedule Wednesday, breaking for the first time on advice from the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention.
The group advises four vaccines during pregnancy, including a COVID-19 shot; a flu shot; a tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis (Tdap) vaccine; and a vaccine that protects the fetus against respiratory syncytial virus, commonly called RSV.
"Changing national recommendations coupled with rampant vaccine misinformation are resulting in confusion for both patients and healthcare professionals," Camille Clare, ACOG president, said in a statement."It is incredibly important for the public to have access to reliable,evidence-based information on maternal immunizations from a trusted source."
The schedule also includes additional vaccines for those with certain risk factors and for those postpartum and breastfeeding. Thirteen other medical societies, including the American Academy of Pediatrics, the American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Nurse-Midwives, endorsed the list.
