Effectiveness of Maternal Vaccination with mRNA COVID-19 Vaccine During Pregnancy Against COVID-19–Associated Hospitalization in Infants Aged <6 Months — 17 States, July 2021–January 2022

This report highlights the efficacy of COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (2-dose series) for pregnant mothers and their infants. In the aftermath of the Delta and Omicron waves, infants born to unvaccinated mothers were more likely to be among those hospitalized for COVID-19.

Resource Details

• Population: Pregnant Women/Pregnant Persons
• Setting/Context of Implementation: Community
• Topics of Practice: Vaccination
• Outcomes of Interest: Reduction of Health Disparities
• Level of Evidence: Promising
• Tools or Materials Included in Resource: No
• Social Determinants of Health: Healthcare Access and Quality
• Outside of US: No