US EditionWest Coast states issue joint vaccine recommendations ahead of CDC advisers meeting
The West Coast Health Alliance recommends COVID-19 vaccines for infants 6 months and older and all who choose protection, aiming to counteract federal policy changes under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
- A coalition of California, Oregon, Washington, and Hawaii has released joint vaccine recommendations for respiratory viruses, stating that all residents six months and older should receive a flu vaccine as well as COVID-19 shots if desired.
- The West Coast Health Alliance emphasizes credible vaccine safety information, stating that all babies should be immunized against RSV and that pregnant women should be vaccinated as they near the third trimester.
- Health officials warn that politicizing vaccine decisions could undermine public trust and safety while states aim for universal access to vaccinations amidst federal guidance delays.
- The West Coast Health Alliance was described as a response to political influences on health agencies and aims to provide science-based vaccine guidance, emphasizing safety and efficacy.
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kiowacountypress.netHealth officials from 10 Northeast states officially band together
The group said it would be collaborating on vaccine recommendations, data collection, and emergency preparedness, among other health efforts. (Getty Images)After months of informal talks, health officials from 10 Northeastern states have announced they’re forming a bloc called the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to issue vaccine guidance and coordinate public health efforts independent of the federal government. New Hampshire is not among …
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Health officials from 10 Northeast states officially band together. New Hampshire remains out.
The group said it would be collaborating on vaccine recommendations, data collection, and emergency preparedness, among other health efforts. (Getty Images)After months of informal talks, health officials from 10 Northeastern states have announced they’re forming a bloc called the Northeast Public Health Collaborative to issue vaccine guidance and coordinate public health efforts independent of the federal government. New Hampshire is not among …
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