CDC approves limited recommendation for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility
The CDC shifts to individualized COVID-19 vaccine decisions amid low booster uptake, while recommending separate chickenpox shots for toddlers to reduce seizure risks, officials said.
- About 23% of U.S. adults received the latest COVID-19 booster, as reported by the CDC.
- The American Academy of Pediatrics continues to recommend the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 6-23 months, which differs from the CDC's guidance.
- The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices no longer recommends the combined MMRV vaccine for children around 12 months old, suggesting separate vaccines instead.
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CDC updates vaccine schedule, changes COVID-19 shot policy
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is making its most significant shift in vaccine policy since the COVID-19 pandemic. It is officially endorsing a “case-by-case” approach to COVID-19 shots. The agency approved the changes recommended by its vaccine advisory committee. Department of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. appointed the leading members of the committee. In a news release, Acting Director of the CDC Jim O'Neill sa…


CDC halts support for widespread COVID shots
NEW YORK — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention adopted recommendations by a new group of vaccine advisers, and stopped recommending COVID-19 shots for anyone — leaving the choice up to patients.
Fall COVID surge anticipated: Key vaccine details for Minnesotans
Over the past few years, the increase of COVID-19 cases during the fall and winter months has become a pattern. Officials from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) say that it may be too early to declare a consistent seasonal nature of COVID-19 as seen with the flu and RSV but strongly encourage Minnesotans to get updated vaccines this fall. “Though we can’t be certain, we anticipate that Minnesota will see a similar seasonal pattern this y…
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