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ACOG Parts Ways With ACIP

“ACOG’s withdrawal from ACIP is not a withdrawal from our commitment to advancing vaccine science or to protecting patients’ health and safety."

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    ACOG withdrew from ACIP over scientific integrity concerns.

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    Dr. Steven J. Fleischman is the president of ACOG.

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    ACOG participated in ACIP for decades.

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    Importance of vaccine safety and effectiveness in pregnancy.

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    Recent disregard for peer-reviewed safety data by ACIP.

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    ACOG will continue to provide evidence-based vaccine guidance.

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    The committee's changes may impact public trust in vaccinations.

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ACOG Parts Ways With ACIP

“ACOG’s withdrawal from ACIP is not a withdrawal from our commitment to advancing vaccine science or to protecting patients’ health and safety."

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • February 27, 2026

  • 3 min

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