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Anthony Fauci warns that the COVID-19 situation may worsen, though he does not foresee a return to lockdowns due to vaccination progress. However, he emphasizes that more vaccinations are needed to end the outbreak. OBGYN groups recommend COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant individuals, citing safety evidence. They previously advised against withholding vaccines from pregnant people but now officially recommend vaccination. Recipients should be aware of rare blood clot risks associated with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. The transcript concludes with a summary of health news.

What evidence supports the recommendation for pregnant people to get vaccinated?

What risk should recipients of the Johnson and Johnson COVID shot be aware of?