"SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- A federal CDC panel is meeting this week to review the updated COVID-19 vaccine. Some public health experts worry that it will restrict access to the vaccine. Meanwhile, California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii formed the West Coast Health Alliance and rolled out their own recommendations for COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines. They encourage COVID-19 shots for anyone six months and older who wants them."
"MORE: California and other West Coast states break from CDC, issue independent vaccine guidelines The governor's new law gives the Golden State the power to set its own immunization schedules. It also requires insurers to pay for any authorized vaccinations. "At least locally, I know the community, the people will be protected," Chin-Hong said."
"This comes at a time when Pres. Donald Trump and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. have replaced top CDC officials. Federal health agencies say children and adults under 65 don't need a COVID shot. There's been a lot of confusion about vaccines because of the changing guidelines. "It's understandable that people are confused and worried. But that's why California is doing what they are doing to make it very seamless," Chin-Hong said."
A federal CDC panel is reviewing the updated COVID-19 vaccine while some public health experts fear potential restrictions on access. California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii formed the West Coast Health Alliance and issued recommendations for COVID-19, flu and RSV vaccines, encouraging COVID-19 shots for anyone six months and older who wants them. Gov. Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 144, allowing California to set its own vaccine schedules based on independent medical organizations and state health experts and requiring insurers to pay for authorized vaccinations. State leaders and clinicians say the law aims to protect communities and support providers amid changing federal guidance.
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