The COVID-19 vaccine and pregnancy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine all recommend pregnant people get vaccinated against COVID-19.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine all recommend pregnant people get vaccinated against COVID-19.
While your child’s original vaccine continues to protect them against severe illness and death, it will wear off a bit over time. A booster shot provides extra protection against COVID-19.
In clinical trials, the Pfizer COVID‑19 vaccine was found to be safe, well-tolerated and produced a strong antibody response in children.
Back-to-school time is a great time to ensure all your child’s vaccines are up to date. In fact, many school systems require children to be vaccinated to attend school.
The CDC is looking into reports that a small number of adolescents and young adults developed a heart issue called myocarditis after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.