Loryn Competti, a pregnant woman, expresses fear over the new federal guidelines reducing COVID-19 vaccine access for pregnant women and healthy children. The CDC's change, which could influence insurance coverage for vaccines, has led Competti and others to feel vulnerable, as they worry about potential COVID-related complications during pregnancy. The FDA's new approach requires more evidence for vaccine safety and effectiveness in healthy individuals under 65, further exacerbating these concerns. This shift in policy raises alarms about public health and vaccine accessibility as the pandemic continues to unfold.
"I started crying. I was like, 'Am I really not going to be able to get this vaccine? Why? Why?' That's absolutely terrifying."
"I don't want to get COVID while I'm pregnant. I don't want it to hurt my child. I just know that there's complications that come along with it."
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