The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its recommended maternal vaccine schedule on Wednesday, marking the first time it has diverged from advice given by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Key Takeaways
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its own maternal vaccine schedule, diverging from CDC guidelines for the first time. The schedule recommends four vaccines during pregnancy: COVID-19, flu, Tdap, and RSV.
- ACOG issues first-ever maternal vaccine schedule contradicting CDC
- Recommended vaccines include COVID-19, flu, Tdap, and RSV
- 13 medical societies endorse the new schedule
- CDC removed flu and COVID-19 shots from its schedule last year under RFK Jr.'s leadership
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1 Difference FoundAll 3 publishers report consistent facts across 2 key claims. 1 point of difference noted.
| Claim | Status | Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cdc Schedule Changes | 1 Difference | UPI reports specific vaccines removed; others do not. | ▼ |
| Acog Vaccine Recommendations | Broad Agreement | COVID-19, flu, Tdap, and RSV vaccines recommended during pregnancy. | |
| Acog's Reason For Issuing The Schedule | Broad Agreement | Changing national recommendations coupled with rampant vaccine misinformation are resulting in conf… |
Cdc Schedule Changes
▼UPI reports specific vaccines removed; others do not.
Acog Vaccine Recommendations
Broad AgreementCOVID-19, flu, Tdap, and RSV vaccines recommended during pregnancy.
Acog's Reason For Issuing The Schedule
Broad AgreementChanging national recommendations coupled with rampant vaccine misinformation are resulting in confusion.
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The ACOG schedule advises four vaccines during pregnancy: 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 (RSV). The group also includes additional vaccines for those with certain risk factors and for those postpartum and breastfeeding. Thirteen other medical societies endorsed the list.
'Changing national recommendations coupled with rampant vaccine misinformation are resulting in confusion for both patients and healthcare professionals,' said Camille Clare, ACOG president. 'It is incredibly important for the public to have access to reliable, evidence-based information on maternal immunizations from a trusted source.'
The CDC, under Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., changed its recommended maternal vaccine schedule last year by removing the flu and COVID-19 shots. The CDC did not use its usual process of consulting with a panel of vaccine experts for this change. Some U.S. states and the American Academy of Pediatrics have also broken with the new CDC guidelines.
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