Are COVID-19 vaccines recommended during pregnancy?

Pregnant women have historically been at an increased risk of severe disease, adverse pregnancy outcomes, and maternal death from COVID-19 infections. Studies have shown that antibodies produced after COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy are transferred to the newborn, and COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy reduces the risk of COVID-19 hospitalization in infants younger than 6 months.

ACIP recommends the use of 2025–2026 COVID-19 vaccine during pregnancy based upon individual decision-making (i.e., shared clinical decision-making) after a discussion with a nurse, doctor, or pharmacist.

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends all pregnant women receive any age-appropriate 2025–2026 Formula COVID-19 vaccine if they have not already received one. A person who is up to date on COVID-19 vaccination and becomes pregnant is not recommended to get an additional dose. Current ACOG recommendations are available here: www.acog.org/clinical/clinical-guidance/practice-advisory/articles/2020/12/covid-19-vaccination-considerations-for-obstetric-gynecologic-care.