25 h. ago The CDC still hasn't issued COVID vaccine guidelines, leaving access in limbo

Access to the COVID-19 vaccines remains difficult because of an unusual and unexplained delay by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in accepting recommendations from its advisers.

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8 d. ago Opinion | Five troubling themes that show where CDC vaccine policy is headed

Opinion | Five troubling themes that show where CDC vaccine policy is headed  The Washington Post

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1 week ago Kennedy’s Vaccine Panel Votes to Limit Access to Covid Shots

The panel recommended that people consult a health professional before receiving a Covid vaccine. Left unclear was whether Americans can still walk into pharmacies for shots.

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2 w. ago CDC panel abandons COVID vaccine recommendation, saying it's a personal choice

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, called ACIP, on Friday voted to abandon its recommendation for the COVID-19 vaccine.

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2 w. ago CDC advisers vote to add new COVID vaccines rules that could discourage uptake

The group voted to require people who want a shot to be briefed on harms and benefits and tried but failed to pass a requirement for a prescription.

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2 w. ago RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel backs away from plan to require an Rx for a COVID shot

The group voted to require people who want a COVID shot to be briefed on harms and benefits, but in a close vote, the panel failed to pass a change that would have asked states to require people to get a prescription.

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2 w. ago CDC vaccine panel adds new rules for getting the COVID vaccine in a tense meeting

The group voted to make people who want a COVID shot to be briefed on harms and benefits, but in a close vote, it failed to pass a proposal that states should require people to get a prescription.

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2 w. ago CDC Vaccine Panel Postpones One Vote and Reverses Another Amid Confusion

Committee members delayed indefinitely a vote on a hepatitis B vaccine for newborns because they did not feel ready to make a decision.

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2 w. ago 'We are rookies': Day 2 of CDC vaccine meeting opens with a reversal and a surprise

RFK Jr.'s reshaped ACIP vaccine panel re-did a vote from yesterday on the MMRV vaccine and scrapped plans for another vote on the hepatitis B birth dose.

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2 w. ago Kirk's death fuels free speech disputes. And, vaccine panel changes MMRV guidance

Free speech has become an increasing focal point after comments about Charlie Kirk's assassination have caused people to lose jobs. And, a CDC vaccine panel rolls back MMRV vaccine guidance.

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2 w. ago CDC advisers expected to vote on hepatitis B, COVID vaccine recommendations Friday

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s hand-picked panel of advisers will vote on their recommendations for the hepatitis B and COVID vaccines on the second day of the highly anticipated meeting.

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2 w. ago American Academy of Pediatrics president on potential changes to the vaccine schedule

The CDC advisory committee is considering changes to the childhood vaccine schedule. NPR speaks with Dr. Susan Kressly, president of the American Academy of Pediatrics, about the potential changes.

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2 w. ago CDC advisers vote to restrict MMRV vaccine, delay vote on hepatitis B

A group of advisers for the CDC voted to narrow existing recommendations for the combined MMRV shot that protects against measles, mumps, rubella and chickenpox.

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2 w. ago CDC's new advisers debate changing guidance on childhood vaccines

The group was chosen by Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. amid controversy over their credentials. It's considering making changes to the MMRV vaccine guidance among others.

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2 w. ago CDC advisers to scrutinize vaccines given during pregnancy, childhood

CDC advisers to scrutinize vaccines given during pregnancy, childhood  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago CDC advisers weigh first big change to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.

CDC advisers weigh first big change to child vaccine schedule under RFK Jr.  The Washington Post

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2 w. ago How CDC's vaccine advisers could affect policy. And, Jimmy Kimmel pulled off the air

CDC vaccine advisers meet today to discuss recommendations for COVID vaccines and childhood shots. And, ABC suspends Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show after his remarks about the killing of Charlie Kirk.

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2 w. ago RFK Jr.’s Vaccine Committee to Vote on Hepatitis B and Covid Shots

The advisory committee, which will meet on Thursday and Friday, is expected to recommend limiting use of some vaccines, including the hepatitis B shot for newborns.

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2 w. ago CDC's vaccine advisers meet this week. Here's how they could affect policy

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. chose everyone in the group. Their votes could affect vaccine access for certain childhood vaccines and and the COVID shots. Here's what's at stake.

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2 w. ago US CDC anticipates vote on use of measles, hepatitis vaccines, advisory draft says

US CDC anticipates vote on use of measles, hepatitis vaccines, advisory draft says  Reuters

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