The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) vaccine advisers voted on Friday (September 19) to recommend that individuals seeking a COVID-19 vaccine must first consult with a healthcare provider . This process, known as shared clinical decision-making, applies to all individuals aged six months and older, with a particular emphasis on those at increased risk for severe COVID-19. The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) made this decision to ensure that patients understand the risks and benefits of vaccination based on their personal health conditions.

The recommendation comes amid significant changes in US vaccine policy. The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has already limited vaccine approval to adults 65 and older and younger individuals at hig

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