Tag: Omicron variant


  • COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Reduces Severe Maternal Risk

    COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy Reduces Severe Maternal Risk

    New evidence links SARS-CoV-2 vaccination to lower risk of severe illness for pregnant people As the Delta and Omicron waves swept through communities, researchers increasingly focused on how COVID-19 vaccination affects people who are pregnant. A recent study, published online December 15 in a peer‑reviewed journal, found that receiving a SARS-CoV-2 vaccine before or during…

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Before and During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Severe Maternal Illness

    COVID-19 Vaccination Before and During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Severe Maternal Illness

    Overview: Vaccination Benefits for Expectant Mothers New research highlights a clear health benefit for pregnant people who receive a COVID-19 vaccine before or during pregnancy. Data gathered during the waves driven by the delta and omicron variants indicate that vaccination is associated with a lower risk of developing severe maternal disease related to SARS-CoV-2 infection.…

  • COVID-19 Vaccination Before and During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Severe Disease

    COVID-19 Vaccination Before and During Pregnancy Reduces Risk of Severe Disease

    Overview: Vaccination Offers Protection for Expectant Mothers New evidence reinforces the protective role of COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant individuals. A study published online during the Delta and Omicron waves found that receiving a vaccine before or during pregnancy was associated with a lower risk of severe maternal disease. This finding adds to a growing body…