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Immunization during Pregnancy

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently added misleading claims to its autism webpage. We want to be clear: decades of high-quality, large-scale studies show that vaccines do not cause autism. "Parents deserve peace of mind. Decades of rigorous research have shown vaccines do not cause autism," said Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Vaccines are one of the safest and most effective ways to protect children's health and help them thrive."

 – American Academy of Pediatrics

pregnancy.jpgNewborns are especially vulnerable to disease for which they are too young to be vaccinated. That's why it's important for expectant mothers to receive certain vaccines to protect their newborns.

Additionally, if you become infected with the flu or COVID-19 while you are pregnant, you can become much sicker than you would otherwise. Vaccines offer you and your baby the best protection.

More information coming soon....