Illinois has released its own recommendations on COVID-19 vaccines – urging all adults and many children to get the shots, in a break with the federal government’s guidance.

The release came a day after the Illinois Department of Public Health Immunization Advisory Committee voted unanimously to recommend updated COVID-19 vaccines for all Illinois residents ages 18 and older. That committee also voted to recommend the shots for all children ages 6 to 23 months old and for children between the ages of 2 and 17 if they are in higher risk groups, or if their parents want them to have the shot.

The state followed the committee’s votes in making its own recommendations.

“At a time when the federal government is abdicating its responsibility to provide clear, science-informed guidance, Il

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