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The CDC advisory panel is voting on recommendations for key vaccines, including the COVID-19 vaccine and several childhood vaccines. The outcome may influence insurance coverage and the national childhood vaccine schedule.

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CDC advisory panel to vote on changes to vaccine recommendations

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CDC advisory panel to vote on changes to vaccine recommendations
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CDC advisory panel to vote on changes to vaccine recommendations

The CDC advisory committee is voting on recommendations for key vaccines, which could affect insurance coverage and the childhood vaccine schedule.

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The panel will give recommendations for the COVID-19 vaccine as well as several childhood vaccines.

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