The UK is no longer offering COVID vaccines to pregnant women. Here's why that might be a bad idea

Published Date: 27 Nov 2024

Until now, COVID vaccines have been available to pregnant women as part of the twice-yearly booster program, but this offer is being withdrawn.

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