- The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended that all Americans aged 6 months and older receive the upcoming COVID-19 vaccines this fall amid a resurgence of infections across 39 states and territories. These vaccines are intended to provide additional protection against evolving variants as immunity wanes and the virus continues to mutate. The CDC emphasized the importance of vaccination across all age groups, highlighting that a significant majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations involve individuals who were not vaccinated. Despite concerns and debates over vaccine safety and effectiveness, the CDC’s advisory committee unanimously supported the recommendation, underscoring the need for broad immunization efforts to curb virus transmission, particularly among vulnerable populations like children and the elderly. (Article here)
July 16, 2024
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