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The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its immunization schedule for children, days after US Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that Covid-19 vaccines would be struck from the list of recommended shots for healthy children and pregnant women.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says children without underlying health conditions "may receive" a COVID-19 vaccine, contradicting a directive by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F.
Kennedy's move appears to shortcut the CDC's outside vaccine advisers, dropping COVID vaccines from the list recommended for children and pregnant women.
While RFK Jr. said the coronavirus vaccine would be removed from the CDC schedule for healthy children, it’s still recommended in consultation with doctors.
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MiBolsilloColombia on MSNConfusion deepens over CD's new COVID-19 vaccine rules and who pays for itThe CDC's new COVID-19 vaccine guidelines have caused confusion, as the removal of some groups from the recommended list raises concerns about access, cost, and public health risks for vulnerable populations.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. recently announced more key changes to the CDC recommendations for COVID-19 vaccination. Two health experts answer questions about what the changes mean.
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said in a social media video that the U.S. would no longer recommend Covid-19 vaccines to children and pregnant women. The CDC has yet to make the policy official.
With COVID cases rising in India and several other countries, many people are wondering whether they should get vaccinated. Amidst this, one doctor continues to raise concerns specifically about mRNA vaccines.