The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) accepted an advisory panel’s recommendation Monday that people can get vaccinated for COVID-19 after consulting with a health provider.

Last month's recommendation from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) added another hurdle to the process for people who want to get an updated COVID-19 vaccine, though it will also likely preserve insurance coverage for the shots.

Most private insurers are required to cover the shots ACIP recommends, and many state policies on vaccines are tied to the committee’s guidelines.

Once the panel’s recommendations are approved, they immediately become the policy for Medicare and Medicaid patients, as well as for anyone who uses the Vaccines for Children Program.

The panel unanimously rec

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