Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently restructured the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices to promote his anti-vaccination stance. However, during the committee's inaugural meeting, CDC scientists presented data showing the safety of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women and children, debunking claims of associated risks. With studies indicating no adverse effects from the vaccines, experts emphasized maternal vaccination as crucial protection for infants under six months, who cannot be vaccinated. Despite Kennedy's efforts to dismiss vaccine recommendations, scientific evidence highlights their essential role in public health.
The rejiggered committee met for the first time Wednesday. Unfortunately for Kennedy's goals, the very first presentation it heard from CDC scientists involved the safety of the COVID-19 vaccine, particularly for pregnant women, infants and children.
The CDC found that maternal vaccination is the best protection against COVID-19 for pregnant women and infants less than six months of age, CDC immunologist Adam MacNeil told the panel.
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