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Modeling the health impact of discontinuing COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy in the US

JAMA Pediatrics

Peer-Reviewed Publication

JAMA Network

About The Study: This decision analytical model study estimates that COVID-19 vaccination (primarily annual COVID-19 vaccination) during pregnancy will likely continue to yield meaningful public health benefits in the U.S., especially to reduce COVID-19 hospitalizations in infants. COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy has been shown to be safe. While there is global variation in policy recommending COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy, the U.S. has a high risk of severe COVID-19 in newborns, underscoring relevance of maternal COVID-19 vaccination. 

Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Nathan C. Lo, MD, PhD, email nathan.lo@stanford.edu.

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(doi:10.1001/jamapediatrics.2025.3561)

Editor’s Note: Please see the article for additional information, including other authors, author contributions and affiliations, conflict of interest and financial disclosures, and funding and support.

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