Ob-gyns Unveil New Vaccine Guidelines, Countering RFK Jr.

WHO:

AP News - The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists (ACOG) announced new vaccine recommendations.

AP News - Dr. Christopher Zahn is the chief of clinical practice for ACOG.

AP News - Robert F. Kennedy Jr. served as Health Secretary under the Trump administration.

AP News - Carol Hayes is from the American College of Nurse Midwives.

AP News - Sarah Vaillancourt represents the National Association of Nurse Practitioners in Women’s Health.

Ars Technica - Thirteen other medical groups have endorsed the independent vaccine schedule.

WHAT:

AP News - ACOG released its own immunization schedule for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women.

AP News - The new schedule includes recommendations for four vaccines during pregnancy: flu, COVID-19, Tdap, and RSV.

AP News - The flu vaccine can be taken at any trimester; the COVID-19 vaccine is recommended as soon as possible during pregnancy; Tdap is preferred between 27 and 36 weeks; and RSV is recommended between 32 and 36 weeks for first pregnancies.

AP News - Other vaccines may be needed based on risk factors, and three vaccines are recommended before pregnancy or after birth.

WHERE:

AP News - The RSV vaccine is recommended during September through January in most parts of the U.S.

WHEN:

AP News - ACOG made the decision to release its immunization schedule on a Wednesday.

WHY:

AP News - ACOG aims to provide clear evidence-based guidance and address growing vaccine misinformation.

AP News - The new recommendations differ from CDC advice, particularly regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, which was no longer recommended for healthy pregnant women and children under Kennedy's announcement.

HOW:

AP News - ACOG withdrew from a CDC advisory committee on vaccines earlier in the year due to changes made under the Trump administration.

(UPDATED June 10, 2026 23:42 UTC)

The American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists has announced a new immunization schedule specifically for pregnant, postpartum, and breastfeeding women, which includes recommendations for four vaccines: flu, COVID-19, Tdap, and RSV. Notably, the flu vaccine can be administered at any trimester, while the COVID-19 vaccine is advised as soon as possible during pregnancy, with Tdap recommended between 27 and 36 weeks and RSV suggested for first pregnancies between 32 and 36 weeks. This new guidance, which differs from previous CDC recommendations, aims to provide clear, evidence-based advice and address the growing misinformation surrounding vaccines.