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Study: COVID Vaccine in Pregnancy Safe for Child Development

2/12/2026

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A study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy does not increase autism or brain-development risks in children, based on 434 children and preliminary status awaiting peer review.
The study compared outcomes for children born to vaccinated mothers with those born to unvaccinated mothers and found no significant differences in neurodevelopment.
Dr. George Saade, the senior researcher, emphasizes the rigorous scientific process.

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A study presented at the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine's annual meeting found that COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy does not increase autism or brain-development risks in children, based on 434 children and preliminary status awaiting peer review.
The study compared outcomes for children born to vaccinated mothers with those born to unvaccinated mothers and found no significant differences in neurodevelopment.
Dr. George Saade, the senior researcher, emphasizes the rigorous scientific process.