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West Coast states issue recommendations for COVID shots and other vaccines
Democratic governors of four West Coast states recommend COVID-19 boosters for all over 6 months, opposing federal limits amid CDC delays and politicization concerns, officials said.
- On September 17, 2025, the governors of California, Washington, Oregon, and Hawaii jointly released vaccine recommendations for COVID-19, flu, and RSV through the West Coast Health Alliance.
- The alliance formed earlier due to disagreements with CDC policies and federal turmoil under Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who reshaped vaccine advisory panels and limited federal guidance.
- The recommendations urge vaccination for all children six to 23 months, pregnant and lactating women, adults 65 and older, and anyone who chooses protection, emphasizing science, safety, and transparency.
- The governors emphasized that the West Coast Health Alliance remains committed to prioritizing public health and safety above political considerations, aiming to deliver trustworthy and transparent vaccine guidance.
- Their guidance contrasts with recent FDA and CDC changes, suggesting ongoing political interference may undermine public trust and emphasizing regional control over immunization policies.
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West Coast Health Alliance adopts vaccine recommendations
(The Center Square) – Governors of California, Washington, Oregon and Hawaii announced Wednesday their states have agreed on winter recommendations for flu, COVID-19 and respiratory syncytial virus vaccines.
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