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SARS-CoV-2 mRNA Vaccination in Pregnancy and Child Neurodevelopment at 18 to 30 Months

JAMA Pediatrics 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2026.5142

November 02, 2026 at 11:00 AM EST

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In this multicenter cohort study, ASQ-3 scores were equivalent between 18- to 30-month-old children whose mothers did or did not receive mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccination during or immediately prior to pregnancy. These findings support continued recommendations for SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination during pregnancy.

Corresponding Author: Brenna L. Hughes, MD, MS, Departments of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Duke University, 2608 Erwin Rd, Ste 210, Durham, NC 27705 (Brenna.hughes@duke.edu).

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