WASHINGTON D.C. — The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has finalized a significant change to its COVID-19 vaccination guidance, recommending that patients now consult a healthcare provider before receiving an updated shot.

This shift comes following a recommendation from a new panel of vaccine advisors selected by Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. The updated guidance marks a departure from the broader public health campaigns of previous years, which generally encouraged widespread, easy access to updated COVID-19 vaccines for most of the population.

Health experts are concerned that while the change keeps the vaccines available, the requirement for a consultation may create more barriers to access for many individuals than in past years.

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