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Vaccines in Pregnancy: An Update on Recommendations From CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices
Sonja A Rasmussen1, Jiyoung Kim2,3, Denise J Jamieson4
1Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
Birth Defects Research
|February 25, 2025
Summary
Vaccinations during pregnancy are vital for protecting mothers and infants. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) provides evidence-based vaccine recommendations for pregnant individuals, which are regularly updated.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Immunology
- Obstetrics
Background:
- Vaccinations are crucial for maternal and infant health during pregnancy.
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) in the US develops vaccine recommendations.
- These recommendations are based on scientific literature, clinical trials, and surveillance data.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review current ACIP recommendations for vaccinations in pregnant individuals.
- To categorize vaccines based on their use during pregnancy.
- To inform healthcare providers about essential vaccination guidelines for pregnant patients.
Main Methods:
- Review of scientific literature and data by the ACIP.
- Consideration of risks versus benefits of vaccination during pregnancy.
- Categorization of vaccine recommendations into four groups.
Main Results:
- ACIP recommendations are evidence-based and evolve with new data.
- Vaccines are categorized as recommended, conditionally recommended, contraindicated, or not specifically recommended.
- Healthcare providers must be familiar with these evolving guidelines.
Conclusions:
- Vaccinations are a key component of prenatal care.
- ACIP's evolving recommendations ensure optimal protection for pregnant individuals and infants.
- Familiarity with these guidelines is essential for healthcare providers.
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