Minnesota defies feds with COVID vaccine guidance

Minnesota shuns federal COVID-19 vaccine guidance to align with national medical groups

Minnesota's health department endorsed COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from three national medical associations rather than the federal government.

Minnesota officials back COVID-19 vaccine recommendations from medical orgs

Minnesota leaders are breaking with recommendations handed down from the Trump administration, with the Department of Health issuing an endorsement of COVID-19 vaccines.

Minnesota defies feds with COVID vaccine guidance

Minnesota's top doctor issued a standing order on Sept. 22 allowing pharmacists to give COVID-19 vaccines without prescriptions to a broader group of patients than federally recommended.

Minnesota Department of Health endorses ‘existing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations’

ST PAUL – The Minnesota Department of Health is endorsing existing COVID-19 vaccine recommendations. The recommendations are from the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians and the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. The groups have developed guidance recommending everyone over six months old should ‘have the option to receive the COVID-19 vaccine without additional barriers.’ “Vaccines are one of …

MDH endorses COVID-19 vaccine based on guidance of medical associations, not feds

The Minnesota Department of Health announced Monday it will break from federal guidance on the COVID-19 vaccine and endorse the recommendations of medical associations instead.

Minnesota Breaks From CDC, Endorses COVID-19 Shot Guidance From Top Medical Groups

State health officials say theyre following science as federal guidance leaves gaps for Minnesotans.