Many people are running into confusion this season when trying to get a COVID-19 vaccine .
That’s because federal guidance changed this fall: vaccine advisers to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) voted to move away from a broad recommendation for everyone and toward an individual-based approach.
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What changed?
In September, advisers voted unanimously to shift the CDC’s stance on COVID-19 vaccination. Instead of a blanket recommendation, the new approach asks people to consult with a health care provider to decide whether a shot is right for them.
The advisory committee’s decision goes beyond simple guidance — it effectively requires a conversation with a c