Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a survey that asks people in Washington who recently gave birth about their experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. The survey is done by Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Pregnancy Risk Assessment Monitoring System (PRAMS) is a survey that asks people in Washington who recently gave birth about their experiences before, during, and after pregnancy. The survey is done by Washington State Department of Health (DOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
What we learn shapes health programs, policy, and care for families across Washington state. Our goal is to improve the health of all recent parents and their babies in the state.
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Data Spotlight: Vaccinations and Pregnancy
Washington’s PRAMS data from 2021–2022 show that 2 in 5 pregnant people received at least a single COVID-19 vaccine dose. Vaccinations increased in 2022 as concerns about vaccine safety and side effects decreased.
Provider Conversations Make a Difference
Providers have an important role in promoting COVID-19 vaccinations. A majority of pregnant people (59%) in the state trusted their providers for vaccine-related information. When asked about vaccine conversations with a health care worker, respondents said
For more information, see the COVID-19 Vaccination During Pregnancy (PDF) report.
Questions?
Please email us at WAPRAMS@doh.wa.gov.