In a move that appeared to be a direct shot across the bow of the Trump administration and the CDC, the Healey administraton issued what it is calling "evidence-based COVID-19 vaccine guidance" on Wednesday.

The guidance recommends that children ages 6-23 months and all adults receive the COVID-19 vaccine, as well as those at higher risk for disease or exposure, those who are pregnant or lactating, and anyone with a compromised immune system.

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The administration issued the guidance ahead of a scheduled meeting of the federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices on Thursday and Friday of this week to review data and vote on national vaccine recommendations. The state said it is announcing its guidance now

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