LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) — The Michigan Division of Well being and Human Companies (MDHHS) will proceed to advocate the COVID-19 vaccine for each individual 6 months and older, together with throughout being pregnant.
Regardless of Well being and Human Companies (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. issuing steering to vary COVID-19 vaccine suggestions, the MDHHS says that it’s going to proceed to align with the suggestions of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Faculty of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.
The MDHHS studies that the COVID-19 vaccine stays secure to be used throughout being pregnant, and vaccination can defend kids, ladies and infants after beginning.
Maternal vaccination throughout being pregnant can cut back the chance of COVID-19-related hospitalization for infants by greater than half throughout the first three months of life, MDHHS mentioned.
“Current information from the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention present that kids beneath 6 months of age are on the highest danger for hospitalization, and that greater than 40% of these hospitalized had no underlying situations,” mentioned Dr. Natasha Bagdasarian, Chief Medical Govt for the State of Michigan, in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“The COVID-19 vaccine is the best way to prevent complications of infection. We urge Michigan residents talk to their health care providers about getting vaccinated.”
MDHHS studies that it frequently critiques proof on new and current vaccines.
“This evidence overwhelmingly demonstrates that vaccines are safe and have saved millions of lives and prevented tens of millions of hospitalizations in the US over the past 30 years,” mentioned the MDHHS in a information launch despatched to six Information.
“COVID-19 continues to cause illness, hospitalization and death, and the vaccine continues to be an important tool in preventing severe illness and death. To protect and promote the health and safety of all residents, we encourage everyone to stay up to date on all vaccinations,” added the MDHHS.
MDHHS studies that the vaccine has obtained medical and security overview and authorization from the Meals and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Facilities for Illness Management and Prevention’s (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices.
