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immigration-and-migration16 days ago•5 min saved

Pro-Life Groups Urge Reinstatement of Policy Shielding Pregnant Migrants from ICE Detention

A coalition of pro-life groups and Catholic leaders is urging the Trump administration to reinstate and enforce the 2021 DHS guidance that generally prevents detaining pregnant, postpartum, or nursing women, arguing that detention endangers mothers and unborn children. The letter requests reinstatement, HQ approval before detentions, semi-annual detention data, and review of current cases, citing reporting on detention conditions by The 19th and the ACLU.

via Catholic Review|

#ice #immigration #immigration-and-migration

health28 days ago•4 min saved

ACIP Targets Covid Shots and Pregnancy Vaccines Under Safety Debate

Federal vaccine advisers on the ACIP are turning their attention to the next targets—mRNA Covid vaccines and vaccines given during pregnancy—amid warnings from some panelists that Covid shots may be unsafe and calls to pull them from the market; the FDA has rejected DNA-contamination fears, and can only influence use through recommendations, not withdraw vaccines. A new work group will review vaccines for pregnant women, and two Kennedy-appointed members with anti-vaccine views have joined, fueling controversy ahead of the Feb. 25–27 meeting. Despite the dispute, extensive studies have found no safety concerns with vaccines in pregnancy, and the panel’s decisions can still affect coverage and clinical use.

via The New York Times|

#acip #covid-vaccine #fda

immigration4 months ago•6 min saved

Pregnant Women Report Miscarriages and Bleeding in ICE Custody, Advocates Say

Advocates report mistreatment and neglect of pregnant women in ICE custody, including shackling, poor medical care, and psychological harm, with some women suffering miscarriages and severe pregnancy complications, raising concerns about detention practices and policies.

via NBC News|

#ice-detention #immigration #immigration-policy

health4 months ago•1 min saved

CDC Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Access and Guidance for Pregnant Women and Fall Shots

The CDC and its advisory panel quietly expanded Covid-19 vaccine access for pregnant women, despite internal confusion and lack of clear communication, reversing previous recommendations and raising concerns about transparency and safety debates.

via Politico|

#advisory-panel #cdc #covid-19

health5 months ago•5 min saved

Government Shutdown Threatens WIC and SNAP Benefits for Millions

The WIC program, which provides essential nutrition support to low-income pregnant women, new mothers, and children under 5, faces potential funding shortages due to the ongoing government shutdown, risking disruptions in access to healthy foods and services for millions.

via NBC News|

#funding #government-shutdown #health

health7 months ago•6 min saved

New RSV Prevention Strategies Reduce Infant Illnesses

A UK study shows that vaccinating pregnant women against RSV results in a 72% decrease in severe RSV hospitalizations in infants by transferring protective antibodies through the placenta, highlighting the importance of increasing vaccination rates among expectant mothers to protect newborns during the winter season.

via SciTechDaily|

#health #hospitalization-reduction #infant-health

health8 months ago•2 min saved

Medical and public health groups sue over COVID-19 vaccine policy changes

A pregnant doctor is suing the Trump administration for denying her a Covid-19 vaccine, criticizing the decision to recommend against vaccines for pregnant women and healthy children, which contradicts scientific evidence and has led to legal and professional backlash. The lawsuit highlights concerns over the administration's approach to vaccine policy and its impact on public health.

via The Guardian|

#covid-19-vaccine #health #lawsuit

health9 months ago•1 min saved

US halts COVID vaccine endorsement for children amid confusion and controversy

UW doctors, including Dr. Linda Eckert, criticize the federal government's decision to not recommend COVID vaccination for pregnant women, emphasizing the increased risks of severe illness and the benefits of maternal vaccination in protecting both mothers and infants. They express concern that policy changes could reduce vaccine coverage and access, especially for vulnerable populations like pregnant women and infants. RFK Jr.'s recent statements about removing CDC recommendations for pregnant women and children are also highlighted.

via MyNorthwest.com|

#covid-vaccine #health #pregnant-women

health9 months ago•7 min saved

U.S. Updates COVID Vaccine Guidelines Amidst Debate and New Science

The U.S. has revised its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, no longer advising healthy children and pregnant women to get vaccinated, leading to confusion among health professionals and concerns about insurance coverage, while California maintains its support for vaccination for all eligible persons.

via Los Angeles Times|

#cdc #children #covid-19

health9 months ago•4 min saved

CDC Reaffirms COVID-19 Vaccination Advice for Children Amid Contradictions

The CDC has updated its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations, now suggesting shared clinical decision-making for children and removing routine vaccination advice for pregnant women, amid concerns over transparency and access to vaccines.

via NPR|

#cdc #children #covid-19-vaccines

health9 months ago•1 min saved

CDC Maintains COVID Vaccine Recommendations for Children Despite RFK Jr.'s Criticisms

The CDC has updated its COVID-19 vaccine recommendations, removing guidance for healthy children and pregnant women, and now suggests vaccination decisions should be made through shared clinical decision-making with healthcare providers, contradicting earlier guidance and statements by Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

via Politico|

#cdc #children #covid-19

health9 months ago•9 min saved

US Limits COVID Vaccine Recommendations to High-Risk Groups

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC will no longer recommend Covid vaccinations for healthy children and pregnant women, citing lack of clinical data and low risk of severe illness in children, amid ongoing debates and controversy over vaccine policies.

via The New York Times|

#cdc #children #covid-vaccine

health9 months ago•3 min saved

RFK Jr. withdraws COVID vaccine advice for children and pregnant women amid FDA policy concerns

HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the CDC no longer recommends COVID-19 shots for healthy kids and pregnant women, citing lack of evidence for necessity, which marks a shift in vaccine policy and raises concerns about future vaccine approval processes.

via Axios|

#cdc #children #covid-19-vaccines

health9 months ago•4 min saved

US No Longer Recommends COVID Vaccines for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women, Says RFK Jr.

U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women, a decision that has been met with criticism from public health experts who question the lack of new scientific data and the process behind this policy change.

via Star Tribune|

#children #covid-19 #health

health9 months ago•2 min saved

RFK Jr. Claims CDC No Longer Recommends COVID Vaccines for Healthy Children and Pregnant Women

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced the removal of the COVID-19 vaccine from the CDC's immunization schedule for healthy children and pregnant women, a move that could impact medical guidance and insurance coverage, amid Kennedy's known vaccine skepticism and ongoing debates about vaccine safety and policy.

via ABC News|

#cdc #children #covid-19-vaccine