The U.S. Centers For Disease Control and Prevention changed its guidance for COVID-19 vaccines on Friday, days after HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., announced that they would no longer be recommended for healthy children or pregnant women.

The latest language published by the CDC says people in those groups no longer "should" but instead now "may" receive COVID-19 vaccinations. Children may receive the shot in consultation with the clinical opinion of a doctor. The old recommendation of a vaccine for pregnant women was "removed," the CDC said. Now, "The CDC and HHS encourage individuals to talk with their healthcare provider about any personal medical decision."

Under the changes, vaccinations are still expected to be covered by health insurance.

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