Forbes July 1, 2024
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There is no evidence of major birth defects in babies born to mothers vaccinated against COVID-19 during the first trimester of pregnancy, according to new research published in JAMA Pediatrics on Monday, underscoring the safety of vaccination during pregnancy amid mounting evidence of the severe health risks infections can cause for mothers and babies.
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Researchers and officials are naturally very cautious about giving newly approved healthcare products to pregnant people due to the risks for parent and child. This is especially true early on in pregnancy, when the risks of exposure to potential hazards is higher and for newer technology, like mRNA vaccines, that have been less widely studied in the population compared to more...
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