Infants under 6 months old had the highest COVID-19 hospitalization rates among Americans under age 65 during March 20-Aug. 31, when the omicron BA.2 and BA.5 variants predominated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported today. Based on data from the COVID-19-Associated Hospitalization Surveillance Network, the study found infants under 6 months old had hospitalization rates similar to adults aged 65-74. 
 
“COVID-19 vaccination during pregnancy might provide protection to infants younger than 6 months old who are currently ineligible for vaccination,” CDC said. “To protect themselves and their infants, people who are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to get pregnant now, or might become pregnant in the future should stay up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations, as recommended by CDC and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists.”

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