COVID-19 Vaccines During Pregnancy Protect Baby, Too

Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy may also help protect babies after they're born, according to new research published by the CDC. Babies whose mothers received two shots of either the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines during pregnancy had a 61% lower risk of being hospitalized with COVID in their first six months of life, the study found. The new study from the CDC offers real-world proof that these antibodies from mothers who were vaccinated while pregnant translate into protection for infants.