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CDC pulls broad support for COVID shots

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The CDC is changing its guidelines for the COVID-19 vaccine and the combined MMRV vaccine to match new recommendations from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).

Breakdown
  • CDC withdraws broad support for COVID-19 vaccines.
  • Vaccines should now be given only after shared decision-making with a healthcare provider. 4s
  • The change is based on recommendations from Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s advisory panel. 13s
  • CDC also updates guidance for the MMR vaccine for children under four. 18s
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