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Michigan Continues to Recommend COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy and for Children

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The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and for every person 6 months and older to protect from serious illness. According to Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive, there is strong evidence supporting COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy and for pediatric patients. The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent complications of infection and reduce the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization, particularly for infants.

Key Takeaways:

  • The MDHHS continues to recommend COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, citing strong evidence from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine is safe during pregnancy and can protect children, women, and their infants after birth.
  • Maternal vaccination during pregnancy can reduce the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization for infants by more than half during the first three months of life.
  • Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian emphasizes that recent data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show that children under 6 months of age are at the highest risk for hospitalization and that more than 40% of those hospitalized had no underlying conditions.
  • The COVID-19 vaccine was approved following rigorous testing and safety review processes, including clinical trials and review by medical experts.
  • The vaccine also received medical and safety review and authorization from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, and the CDC director.

Statistics:

  • The COVID-19 vaccine reduced the risk of COVID-19-associated emergency room and urgent care visits by 65-70% for children in the first two months after vaccination (2023-2024 vaccine).
  • Children under 6 months of age are at the highest risk for COVID-19-related hospitalization, with more than 40% of hospitalizations having no underlying conditions (CDC data).
  • Maternal vaccination during pregnancy can reduce the risk of COVID-19-related hospitalization for infants by more than half during the first three months of life (MDHHS).

Sources:

  • State of Michigan, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) news release (no date provided)
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (no date provided)
  • Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, chief medical executive, MDHHS (no date provided)

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