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ACOG has released the maternal immunization schedule for 2026
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13 major medical societies have endorsed the new guidelines
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The schedule of key vaccines addresses respiratory health, risks associated with pregnancy, and long-term preventive care after birth.
THURSDAY, June 11, 2026 (NewsDay News) – In a significant change for maternal health, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) has released its immunization schedule for pregnant patients.
This is the first time the organization has released an official schedule guide. The group said the move was motivated by its commitment to evidence-based medicine amid a landscape of conflicting public health information.
Perhaps the confusion among patients stems from twitter announcement last year from the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS). Robert Kennedy Jr.who said the COVID-19 vaccine is no longer recommended for pregnant women.
However, today, online tables from US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and HHS Both recommend the COVID vaccine for pregnant women.
New ACOG 2026 Maternal Immunization Schedule Focus on vaccines that are most protective during pregnancy and early infancy.
A sick version The vaccination schedule is provided online.
For example, ACOG recommends that pregnant patients take:
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Flu vaccine at any time, although the best in the autumn months
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The vaccine for COVID-19 at any time, although the best during pregnancy
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Tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis (Tdap) from 27 to 36 weeks of pregnancy, any time of the year
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The respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) vaccine is given between 32 and 36 weeks of pregnancy between September and January in most of the US.
The guidelines also outline specific recommendations for vaccines such as hepatitis A and B, meningococcal and pneumococcal vaccines, based on individual patient risk factors.
Some vaccines, such as the measles, mumps, rubella (MMR) and human papilloma virus (HPV) vaccines, are recommended to be given before pregnancy or after delivery.
“Facility is an important part of prenatal, prenatal and postnatal care” Dr. Christopher ZanACOG’s chief of clinical practice, said in a news release.
She added that the chart is a tool to help doctors and midwives start productive conversations with their patients about the benefits of vaccination.
The move follows ACOG’s withdrawal from the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee earlier this year.
The new schedule is supported by 13 other medical and health organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Academy of Family Physicians. It is designed to serve as a reliable and consistent resource for both physicians and their patients.
Health leaders said the directive is aimed at countering misinformation on social media and elsewhere online, which experts say has significantly increased vaccine hesitancy, TojikTA reports. Associated Press Agency.
By providing a clear and unified standard, these medical societies hope to restore trust and ensure families have access to preventive care.
“Changing national recommendations combined with misinformation about vaccines is causing confusion for both patients and health care professionals,” said the ACOG president. Dr. Camille Clare it is said in the news. “It is very important for the public to have access to reliable information and evidence about maternal vaccination from reliable sources.”
More information
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has more information vaccine safety during pregnancy.
Sources: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, news release, June 10, 2026; Associated Press, June 10, 2026
What does this mean for you?
For those who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or have recently given birth, these guidelines provide a road map for vaccine safety. The new chart can be used as a starting point for conversations with OB-GYNs or midwives.
