The Washington State Department of Health (DOH) has announced guidance for all Washington residents to get vaccinated against COVID-19. The recommendations say everyone over the age of six months, including pregnant women, should stay up-to-date on COVID-19 vaccinations to protect against severe illness, hospitalization, and death. The American Academy of Pediatrics, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, and the American Academy of Family Physicians have issued similar positions.

Washington State and Federal Health Recommendations Differ

Last week, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued marketing authorization for COVID-19 vaccines this fall, but only for high-risk groups.

Health and Human Services Director Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted on X on August 2

See Full Page