"The votes on the recommendations came after hours of impassioned debate that, at times, devolved into confusion and apparent animosity over the committee's procedures and the safety of vaccines. Healthcare professionals and experts following the committee's meeting were also left deeply confused about the significance of the committee's votes and recommendations, and whether they would make it more difficult for people to obtain Covid vaccines."
"The recommendation over Covid vaccine prescriptions left the panel, the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP), sharply divided, as six members voted to adopt it while six voted to reject it. The chair, Martin Kulldorff, broke the tie by voting against the recommendation. However, the committee did vote to recommend that the CDC engages in an effort to promote more consistent and comprehensive informed consent processes, including potentially highlighting six risks and uncertainties around Covid vaccines."
"The committee's recommendations can determine which vaccines are provided free of charge through the US government, shape state and local laws around vaccine requirements, and influence which vaccines health insurers tend to cover. Although the prescription recommendation did not pass, the committee's moves are sure to further complicate the already fragmented landscape of vaccine availability. The vaccine landscape has changed rapidly since Robert F Kennedy, who has long questioned the safety of vaccines, took control of the US Department of Health and Human Services."
A CDC advisory committee voted against recommending that people obtain prescriptions for Covid-19 vaccines while supporting clinician consultations and individual-based decision-making. The votes followed hours of heated debate marked by confusion and apparent animosity over procedures and safety. Healthcare professionals and experts were left uncertain about the practical effects on vaccine access. The prescription recommendation split the panel 6-6, with the chair casting the deciding vote against it. The committee urged the CDC to promote consistent informed consent processes, potentially highlighting six risks and uncertainties. The recommendations can affect government provision, laws, and insurer coverage, complicating vaccine availability amid recent federal leadership changes.
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