released recommendations Tuesday for the Moderna vaccine, saying it is "currently not recommended" for pregnant women unless they are at high risk of exposure.
The recommendation comes from WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts."While pregnancy puts women at a higher risk of severe COVID-19, the use of this vaccine in pregnant women is currently not recommended, unless they are at risk of high exposure (e.g.
health workers)," the organization said in a news release.The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has previously said neither COVID-19 vaccine should be withheld from pregnant women, and that women should discuss individual risks and benefits with their health care providers.The U.S.