ACOG - American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

06/13/2025 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/13/2025 15:19

CDC FAQs on Vaccination During Pregnancy Sow Doubt, Misuse Data

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The following is a statement from Steven J. Fleischman, MD, FACOG, president of the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG):

"The latest correspondence from HHS regarding the decision to rescind the COVID-19 vaccine recommendation for pregnant women further confirms that the decision was not made based on any new research or latest scientific evidence.

"The FAQs released recently by HHS misuse studies and risk sowing more doubt about the safety of the COVID-19 vaccines. Claims made about increases in fetal loss and preterm birth incorrectly quote study findings. Another claim regarding an increase in placental blood clotting in pregnant women cites a study that does not include any findings related to the placenta. In fact, the study cited supports the safety and benefits of the vaccines and finds that health problems related to COVID-19 vaccines authorized for use in the United States are rare.

"These FAQs ignore the large and comprehensive studies that show the risks of COVID-19 infection in pregnancy and disregard a large metanalysis of 1.8 million pregnancies with multinational collaboration and authors, instead citing a small single-institution retrospective analysis to justify a national policy change. It's important to use the best data available when making critical decisions about the safety and efficacy of vaccines. Decisions should be based on science, evidence, and expert input.

"The data remain clear: getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is still the best way for pregnant people to protect themselves and their pregnancies. It is alarming that HHS is propagating misinformation.

"ACOG will continue the important work of correcting COVID-19 vaccine misinformation and communicating to pregnant patients what the evidence has shown us for some time: that the COVID-19 vaccines and other maternal immunizations are not only safe but also effective."


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