News|Videos|March 5, 2026

Expert panel: Navigating shifts in maternal immunization guidance

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An expert infectious disease panel discusses how recent federal vaccine schedule changes can impact maternal immunizations and potential repercussions.

As the healthcare community adjusts to several federal vaccine recommendation changes from the CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), many professionals have expressed frustration and confusion. Changes—including the move to “shared clinical decision-making” and the re-categorization of certain vaccines—have sent ripples through the industry, leading some providers to prioritize long-standing medical society recommendations over shifting federal guidance.