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Rutgers University requires students to be vaccinated against COVID-19 before returning to campus, with exemptions for medical or religious reasons. Remote learners are exempt. A study shows COVID-19 vaccines are safe for pregnant and lactating women, with antibody levels comparable to non-pregnant women and protective antibodies passed to newborns. The video concludes with thanks to Kaiser Health News.

What is the requirement for Rutgers University students returning to campus in the fall?

• They must be vaccinated against COVID-19.

• They must attend online classes only.

• They must quarantine for two weeks.

• They must take a COVID-19 test weekly.

Who can request an exemption from the COVID-19 vaccination at Rutgers University?

• Students with financial difficulties

• Students with medical or religious reasons

• Students who are athletes

• Students who live on campus

What did the study by Massachusetts hospitals conclude about COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant women?

• They are safe and effective for pregnant women.

• They are less effective for pregnant women.

• They should not be administered to pregnant women.

• They are only effective for lactating women.

How do antibody levels in vaccinated pregnant women compare to those in non-pregnant women?

• Non-pregnant women have no antibodies

• The same in both groups

• Lower in pregnant women

• Higher in pregnant women

What benefit do newborns receive from vaccinated pregnant women?

• They are unaffected by the vaccination.

• They receive protective antibodies.

• They develop immunity to all diseases.

• They receive a full dose of the vaccine.