WILLOW GROVE, Pa., July 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Pregnant women are at increased risk of illness due to infection compared with other adults, so avoiding infection is essential for them. Until January 2025, the CDC stated that a COVID-19 vaccine was "especially important" for pregnant women.
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