The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has released its first independent vaccine schedule for pregnant women, diverging sharply from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). ACOG President Camille Clare cited 'changing national recommendations coupled with rampant vaccine misinformation' as reasons for the confusion surrounding vaccines during pregnancy.

‘It is incredibly important for the public to have access to reliable, evidence-based information on maternal immunizations from a trusted source. ACOG is proud to be that source,’ Clare stated in a press release.

The new schedule from ACOG includes recommendations for influenza, COVID-19 and RSV vaccines, which have been dropped by the CDC under Robert F Kennedy Jr., despite scientific evidence supporting their use. The CDC currently only recommends Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) and RSV vaccines during pregnancy.

‘Immunizations are an essential part of prepregnancy, prenatal, and postpartum care,’ said ACOG Chief of Clinical Practice Christopher Zahn. ‘As OB-GYNs, we have the power to combat vaccine misinformation on our own platforms, help our patients make educated decisions, and increase confidence in vaccination overall.’

ACOG’s move signals a shift away from policies dictated by political or media influence, focusing instead on evidence-based medical advice.