Section of Hialeah Ave. in east Houma closed for repairs
September 30, 2021
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Today, CDC issued an urgent health advisory to increase COVID-19 vaccination among people who are pregnant, recently pregnant, who are trying to become pregnant now, or who might become pregnant in the future to prevent serious illness, deaths, and adverse pregnancy outcomes.
Today’s health advisory strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccination either before or during pregnancy because the benefits of vaccination for both pregnant persons and their fetus or infant outweigh known or potential risks.
Additionally, the advisory calls on health departments and clinicians to educate pregnant people on the benefits of vaccination and the safety of recommended vaccines.
Yesterday, the Louisiana Department of Health reported 14 COVID-19 severe pregnancy outcomes in Louisiana since mid-July. All 14 cases involved unvaccinated mothers and resulted in 6 maternal deaths and 10 fetal deaths.
