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CDC Sparks Confusion: No Covid Vaccines for Healthy Pregnant Women

10/3/2025

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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer recommends Covid vaccinations for healthy pregnant women, creating confusion.
Dr. Marty Makary questions Covid risks for pregnant women without conditions as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews safety data.
A survey shows 42% doubt mRNA vaccine safety in pregnancy; Pharmacies deny vaccines to pregnant women due to mixed messages.

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Story summary

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer recommends Covid vaccinations for healthy pregnant women, creating confusion.
Dr. Marty Makary questions Covid risks for pregnant women without conditions as the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reviews safety data.
A survey shows 42% doubt mRNA vaccine safety in pregnancy; Pharmacies deny vaccines to pregnant women due to mixed messages.