OB-GYNs release their vaccine policy, rejecting RFK Jr.’s intervention

For the first time, the American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) has released his opinion on maternal vaccinationissuing official guidance that diverges from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention amid unprecedented policy changes and intervention from anti-vaccine Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

ACOG president Camille Clare blamed “changing national attitudes and vaccine misinformation” for the confusion among patients and health professionals about vaccinations during pregnancy.

“It is very important that people have access to reliable information about prenatal vaccinations from a reliable source. ACOG is proud to be that source,” Clare said in her voice.

ACOG’s 2026 Women’s Immunization Policy they are very different from CDC current policy including recommendations for the COVID-19 vaccine and the seasonal flu vaccine. The vaccine was removed from the CDC’s recommendations under Kennedy, against scientific evidence and strong opposition from the medical community.

Currently, the CDC recommends only two vaccines for pregnancy: Tdap (against tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis) and RSV (against syncytial virus). ACOG’s new guidelines recommend vaccination against influenza, COVID-19, RSV, and Tdap. It also provides clear guidelines for additional vaccinations for certain populations, as well as recommended vaccinations during pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Medical institutions rebel

“Immunization is an important part of prenatal, delivery, and postpartum care,” ACOG Chief of Clinical Practice Christopher Zahn said in a statement. “As OB-GYNs, we have the power to combat vaccine misinformation on our platforms, help our patients make informed decisions, and increase confidence in vaccines overall.”