OB-GYN group makes vaccine recommendations for the first time - AP News
The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has released its own immunization schedule for pregnant and breastfeeding women. This decision follows disagreements with recent changes made to CDC vaccine guidelines under the current administration.
Why it matters
It reflects growing friction between professional medical organizations and federal health agencies regarding public health policy and vaccine guidance.
Lauren Ellenburg, a nurse, prepares a combination measles, mumps and rubella vaccine for a patient at Tiger Pediatrics in Easley, S.C., March 17, 2026. (AP Photo/Mary Conlon, File)
The framing highlights the conflict with the Trump administration and Robert F. Kennedy Jr., emphasizing the medical group's divergence from federal policy.
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