Medical Notes: Week of October 17, 2021

The CDC has now issued an urgent advisory for pregnant or recently pregnant women to get vaccinated. Research shows not only do the vaccines have no effect on fertility, they also pass immunity to babies who were in the womb when mom was vaccinated. A new study shows the rules restricting how many passengers teenage drivers can carry have been very effective at reducing risky driving, crashes and deaths. A new study says it's not just about how many steps you take per day, it matters how fast you walk. And finally, if the pandemic’s got you down and kept you from exercising, you’re not alone.

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