Bonkers CDC vaccine meeting ends with vote to keep Covid shot access
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- A federal vaccine advisory meeting ended with a unanimous vote to maintain broad access to COVID-19 vaccines.
- The committee recommended COVID-19 vaccines for adults 65+ and individuals aged 6 months to 64 years based on shared clinical decision-making.
- The CDC adopted the recommendation, ensuring insurance coverage for COVID-19 vaccines at no cost.
- The FDA previously restricted this year's shots to high-risk individuals and adults 65+.
- The committee's language is more permissive, emphasizing risk-benefit analysis for vaccination, especially for those at higher risk of severe COVID-19.