All articles tagged with #pregnant women
Originally Published 2 months ago — by NBC News
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Politico
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.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by NBC News
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.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by SciTechDaily
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.
Originally Published 6 months ago — by The Guardian
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by MyNorthwest.com
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Los Angeles Times
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NPR
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Politico
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The New York Times
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Axios
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Star Tribune
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by ABC News
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.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by The Washington Post
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the coronavirus vaccine will no longer be recommended for healthy pregnant women and children, bypassing the CDC's usual recommendation process.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by CNN
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the Covid-19 vaccine will no longer be recommended for healthy children and pregnant women on the CDC immunization schedule, citing a lack of clinical data supporting repeat boosters for these groups, amid broader changes in vaccine policy by the FDA.